EPA Rates 2013 Ford Escape Fuel Economy, Rings in Near Top of Class

Since Ford axed the Escape Hybrid with the end of the last model, the CUV segment is presently devoid of a hybrid option. Looking at the segment, however, you’d hardly miss it: the fuel economy kings in this class are using high compression ratios, trick transmissions, or turbochargers to achieve such big numbers — not batteries and motors.

In the end, the Escape nearly wins the efficiency crown, but finishes a very close second to the 2013 Mazda CX-5. And that’s when comparing automatic transmission cars: ultra-savvy buyers will note that Mazda offers a front-drive manual CX-5 that achieves 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway. It’s the highest mpg figure of any crossover transmission/engine/driveline combination, full stop.

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