Ford Escort ZX2: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Escort ZX2 across 6 model years, from the 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 through the 2003 Ford Escort ZX2. The most recent 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 returns 25 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2002 Ford Escort ZX2 at 26 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Escort ZX2 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 ZX2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2002 | 2002 Ford Escort ZX2 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2000 | 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1999 | 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1998 | 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Ford Escort ZX2 compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Escort ZX2 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2003 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.