Ford Escort Wagon: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Escort Wagon across 16 model years, from the 1984 Ford Escort Wagon through the 1999 Ford Escort Wagon. The most recent 1999 Ford Escort Wagon returns 28 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1986 Ford Escort Wagon at 34 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Escort Wagon page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Escort Wagon. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1999 Ford Escort Wagon | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1998 | 1998 Ford Escort Wagon | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1997 | 1997 Ford Escort Wagon | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | 1996 Ford Escort Wagon | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,000 |
| 1995 | 1995 Ford Escort Wagon | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1994 | 1994 Ford Escort Wagon | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1993 | 1993 Ford Escort Wagon | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1992 | 1992 Ford Escort Wagon | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1991 | 1991 Ford Escort Wagon | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1990 | 1990 Ford Escort Wagon | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1989 | 1989 Ford Escort Wagon | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1988 | 1988 Ford Escort Wagon | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,850 |
| 1987 | 1987 Ford Escort Wagon | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 1986 | 1986 Ford Escort Wagon | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1985 | 1985 Ford Escort Wagon | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1984 | 1984 Ford Escort Wagon | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Ford Escort Wagon compares against the Small Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Escort Wagon against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the 1999 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.