Understanding the 2021 Ford Escape miles per gallon (MPG) rating requires an understanding of the four available motors in this crossover. The Escape has always prided itself on being versatile and practical. Offering four distinct performance setups allows the model to accommodate more drivers around West Point, King William, and Williamsburg, Virginia.
In this Ford Escape MPG overview, we'll see how each engine holds up in the fuel economy department. We'll be looking at performance outputs like horsepower and torque, too.
If there's a version of the Escape you want to see in person, come by West Point Ford!
Choosing Your 2021 Ford Escape Miles Per Gallon Rating
The four available motors for the 2021 Ford Escape are a 1.5L, 2.0L, 2.5L hybrid, and 2.5L plug-in hybrid. The hybrids are the best way to emphasize fuel economy, yet all four engines do a good job providing efficient travel.
The lowest fuel economy rating comes from the strongest available engine, which would be the 2.0L EcoBoost®. According to EPA estimates, the 2.0L motor will return a 23 city/31 highway MPG. Sticking with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost® engine and a front-wheel drive setup results in an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG.
So, how about the hybrid engines? They're darn impressive. The 2.5L hybrid returns an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG in front-wheel drive and 43 city/37 highway MPG in all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid motor is similarly efficient yet also allows for some all-electric travel to support the hybrid engine.
2021 Ford Escape Horsepower, Torque, and Transmission Options
Along with offering their own fuel economies, each engine of the 2021 Ford Escape delivers its own power output. So, you can choose how feisty your vehicle is on the open road!
The standard 1.5L motor is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and makes 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque.
You'll notice an uptick in off-the-line speed with the 2.0L engine, as it makes 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. These shifters allow you to upshift and downshift on your own whim, creating a more engaging driving experience than your standard automatic.
The 2.5L hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines get their own electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. With 200 total system horsepower in each version of the hybrid, you'll find that they are plenty powerful when you need to make a passing maneuver on a 2-lane road or merge into highway traffic.
Enjoy the High-End MPG Rating of the Ford Escape
If fuel economy is your top priority, yet you still want an SUV instead of a sedan, look to the Ford Escape. This 2021 model comes with superb efficiency, thanks to its hybrid engines.
At West Point Ford, we're happy to arrange a test drive if you want to see which motor is right for you. So, give us a call, and you'll soon be out on the streets of King William, Williamsburg, and West Point, VA.Â