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2026 Ford Escape vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 40 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Ford Escape is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1700 vs $2800 — Ford Escape saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Ford Escape 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.3
City MPG4220
Highway MPG3729
Combined MPG4024
Annual Fuel Cost$1700$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)222.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score8/105/10
EPA GHG Score9/105/10
🚗 2026 Ford Escape

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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