1995 Ford Escort MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1995 Ford Escort.

The 1995 Ford Escort has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L.

The 1995 Ford Escort Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1995 Ford Escort Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1995 Ford Escort Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1995 Ford Escort Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1995 Ford Escort Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1995 Ford Escort is 25 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L222026
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L242228
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L262331
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L292634

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1995 Ford Escort?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1995 Ford Escort is $2,500.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1995 Ford Escort to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,150save $750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1995 Ford Escort Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1995 Ford Escort will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L12
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1995 Ford Escort Emit?

The 1995 Ford Escort will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1995 Ford Escort.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1995 Ford Escort model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1995 Ford Escort Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1995 Ford Escort Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1995 Ford Escort Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1995 Ford Escort Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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