Against 502 other 4-cyl cars rated 2020–2022, the Ecosport trails their 26.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $103 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2018, the 1L 3-cyl (2018–2021), does 28 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2018–2022), 25: $165 a year apart.
Every Ford Ecosport engine, compared
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 36 mpg, the Honda CR-V 34.3 mpg and the Honda Pilot 22.7 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2022 Ecosport.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2020–2022 | +$103 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,367 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Ford Ecosport gives up 6 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 23 in the city, $346 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (26%) | 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.
| 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 2022 Ford Ecosport get?
25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Ecosport has averaged 26.3 mpg.
Is the 2022 Ecosport more efficient than the 2021?
No: 25 against 26.5 mpg combined, about $87 a year more to run.
Which Ecosport year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021, at 26.5 mpg combined (25 city, 29 highway).
Does the Ecosport get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 25 mpg for the 2022 Ecosport against 36 for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, about $469 a year more to run.
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