The Ford Ecosport does 26.3 mpg combined (24.8 city, 29 highway), which works out to about $1,460 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 1L 3-cyl does 28 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 25 — a difference of $165 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Ford Ecosport engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ford Ecosport ranges from 28 down to 25 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $165 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1L 3-cyl | 27 / 29 | 2018–2021 | $1,371 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 23 / 29 | 2018–2022 | $1,536 |
What that actually costs
The Ford Ecosport burns a gallon every 26.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 456 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.122 |
| Fuel per year | $1,460 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,300 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$34 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,367 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford Ecosport gives up 4.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 29 out there against 24.8 in town, a 17% drop worth $224 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 24.8 mpg | $1,548 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.2 mpg (17%) | Typical for its type |
How the Ecosport changed over the years
The Ecosport peaked in 2021 at 26.5 mpg (25 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2022 at 25 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $87 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 25. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2021 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2020 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2019 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2018 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Ford Ecosport — 2 engines across 2018–2022. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,367. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ford Ecosport get?
26.3 mpg combined on average — 24.8 in the city and 29 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2018–2022.
How much does a Ford Ecosport cost in fuel per year?
About $1,460 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,300 over five years, or 0.122 dollars a mile.
Which Ecosport engine is the most economical?
The 1L 3-cyl at 28 mpg, against 25 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $165 a year.
Is the Ecosport good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Ecosport figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ford Ecosport is $2,367 against the $1,460 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 28 and 25 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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