2014 Ford Escape MPG
The 2014 Ford Escape earns a combined 26 miles per gallon, which is on the better side of average compared to its class.
Written by Macy Fouse
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The 2014 Ford Escape manages a smooth 26 mpg in combined city and highway driving—a decent fuel economy in its class.
If you’re on the hunt for a solid and affordable used SUV, the Ford Escape is a conventional and safe option. It’s not the flashiest or fanciest of the bunch, but between its excellent handling and respectable fuel efficiency, the Escape will certainly get you from Point A to Point B.
Curious about the 2014 Ford Escape’s fuel economy? We’re here with a guide to everything you could want to know—including the numbers for each trim, how the Escape stacks up against its competition, and some tips on improving your fuel economy. Let’s hit the road.
2014 Ford Escape fuel economy
Driving the 2014 Ford Escape can get you up to 31 miles per gallon—depending on a number of factors, of course. The Ford Escape powertrain that gets the best fuel economy is the turbocharged four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive, which comes standard on the
SE
and Titanium
trims. With this combination, the 2014 Escape gets 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. With the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the
Escape S
model’s mileage isn’t too different, earning 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Even paired with all-wheel drive and the smaller turbocharged engine, the Escape’s fuel economy only drops to 25 mpg combined.No matter which engine or drivetrain your Escape is fitted with, its fuel tank can hold 15.1 gallons of gas. According to Edmunds, the 2014 Escape S costs an estimated $155/month to drive based on current average fuel costs—but driving the Escape Titanium will bump that up to $191/month.
Even the most expensive 2014 Escape trim costs less to drive than the average compact SUV, but that’s no guarantee you’ll
save money on gas
. The true cost you’ll pay depends on a variety of factors, like the gas prices in your location and where you do most of your driving. For example, if you live or drive in a bigger city, you’ll be stuck with lower fuel economy and more expensive gas prices. RECOMMENDED
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Is the 2014 Ford Escape good on gas?
Compared to its 2014 small SUV classmates, the Ford Escape’s fuel economy is pretty average. In fact, most rivals have almost the exact same fuel economy. There are a few competitors that beat it but only marginally. The top player in the game, however, is the 2014
Mazda CX-5
, which earns up to 34 mpg on the highway—but the 2014 Buick Encore
isn’t far behind with a fuel economy of up to 33 mpg. How to improve fuel efficiency for a 2014 Ford Escape
The Ford Escape was one of the SUVs to offer a hybrid powertrain, but it was discontinued in 2012. If you’re looking to save a few bucks on gas, though, the 2012
Ford Escape Hybrid
may be a good alternative with its 34 mpg city/31 mpg highway fuel economy. If you’re set on the 2014 Escape, you can still make the most of your SUV’s fuel economy simply by implementing a few healthy driving habits:
- Stay on top of maintenance. Keeping up with your Ford’scar maintenance schedulewill keep your engine in tip-top shape for as long as possible—which keeps your fuel economy in shape, too.
- Clean out your car. It’s easy to leave stuff sitting in your Escape’s trunk for weeks at a time, but decluttering and keeping your car organized can lighten the load and increase your fuel economy.
- Use cruise controlwhen possible. Taking advantage of cruise control when you’re rolling at a steady speed can improve your fuel economy by reducing unnecessary acceleration.
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