Just last year the Ford Escape went through a mid-generation refresh, breathing new life into the iconic compact crossover’s fourth generation. This year little has changed, but the 2024 Ford Escape looks to continue building on the incredible foundation the redesign set. As always, fuel efficiency remains at the forefront of many shoppers’ thoughts, so we thought we’d dive into how fuel efficient the 2024 Ford Escape is today. We’ll go over its fuel economy ratings as well as the rest of the brand’s SUV lineup, before highlighting some other exciting specs and features that the compact crossover has to offer.
Fuel Economy Ratings of Ford SUV Lineup
Fuel Economy Ratings of Ford SUV Lineup
| Model | Engine | Drivetrain | City / Highway / Combined |
| Ford Escape | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | 42/36/39 mpg |
| Ford Escape | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | 42/36/39 mpg |
| Ford Escape | 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid | FWD | 101 MPGe |
| Ford Escape | 1.5L EcoBoost | FWD | 27/34/30 mpg |
| Ford Escape | 1.5L EcoBoost | AWD | 26/32/28 mpg |
| Ford Escape | 2.0L EcoBoost | AWD | 23/31/26 mpg |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 1.5L EcoBoost | AWD | 25/29/26 mpg |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2.0L EcoBoost | AWD | 21/26/23 mpg |
| Ford Bronco | 2.3L EcoBoost | AWD | 20/21/20 mpg |
| Ford Bronco | 2.7L EcoBoost | AWD | 19/21/20 mpg |
| Ford Bronco | 3.0L EcoBoost | AWD | 15/16/15 mpg |
| Ford Explorer | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | RWD | 21/28/24 mpg |
| Ford Explorer | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | AWD | 20/27/23 mpg |
| Ford Explorer | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | RWD | 18/26/21 mpg |
| Ford Explorer | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 18/24/20 mpg |
| Ford Edge | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 | AWD | 21/28/23 mpg |
| Ford Edge | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 19/25/21 mpg |
| Ford Expedition | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | RWD | 17/23/19 mpg |
| Ford Expedition | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 16/22/18 mpg |
| Ford Expedition MAX | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | RWD | 16/23/19 mpg |
| Ford Expedition MAX | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | AWD | 16/21/18 mpg |
We didn’t include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, as it’s an all-electric crossover that doesn’t require fuel and therefore has no fuel economy. Naturally, it’s the most “fuel-efficient” crossover on the lineup, by virtue of not using any at all!
2024 Escape Highlighted Specs & Features
If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient crossover utility vehicle, it should be clear that the Ford Escape is an excellent option by now. Its hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are the most fuel efficient on the lineup, excepting the Mustang Mach-E. And its traditional gas-only engines are also the most efficient on the lineup. But there’s more to get excited about inside of an Escape than just fuel efficiency. Here’s a list of some other exciting specs & features that might pique your interest.
- Plenty of cargo space; 65.4 cu. ft. maximum capacity
- More than 40” of passenger leg room
- Sliding, split-folding 60/40 second-row seats
- 13.2” LCD infotainment screen
- 12.3” digital instrument cluster
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Wide front-end LED light bar
- Power liftgate
- Panoramic Vista Roof
- SYNC 4 Technology
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Alex Built-in with Ford Premium Connectivity
- Wireless charging pad
- 360-degree camera system
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System
- Active Park Assist 2.0
- Full Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies
If we’ve piqued your interest enough, you should certainly consider checking out a 2024 Ford Escape of your own. We look forward to seeing you in the driver’s seat, so don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you might have.