2002 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 2002 Ford Escort.

The 2002 Ford Escort runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2002 Ford Escort is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2002 Ford Escort Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2002 Ford Escort gets up to 23 miles per gallon in the city, and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2002 Ford Escort is 26 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2002 Ford Escort?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2002 Ford Escort is $2,400 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2002 Ford Escort to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2002 Ford Escort Consume?

The 2002 Ford Escort will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2002 Ford Escort.

City MPG23
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Ford Models from 2002

If you're interested in other Ford models from 2002, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2002 Ford Escort MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/escort/2002.

  • "2002 Ford Escort MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/escort/2002. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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