Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 340 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Highlander and 892 fuel economy reports for the Ford Escape.

Toyota Highlander g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	0	51	49	73	4.1
2017	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	10	20	5	65	75	3.8
2016	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	1	1	56	42	75	4.3
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	30	20	50	70	4.3
2014	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	mtns	med	hvy	0	10	10	80	75	4.2
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	30	0	70	100	28.5
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	16	10	34	41	57	4.8
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2012	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	hills	light	light	0	20	45	35	70	3.1
2012	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	10	0	75	65	4.4
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	1	80	18	67	4.7
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	7	28	65	60	4.9
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	light	23	28	25	25	85	11.7
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	100	0	0	5.9
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	65	4.6
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	2	2	95	80	4.0
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	19	27	40	68	4.4
2009	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	7	28	27	39	62	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	5	45	50	75	4.2
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	15	85	73	4.0
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	15	47	37	90	18.8
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	27	14	49	97	13.5
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	lead	light	13	15	63	8	80	4.1
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	20	50	0	30	65	4.4
2007	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	70	3.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	6	14	22	58	73	12.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	15	12	16	57	92	20.6
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	19	26	23	32	66	3.9
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	9	28	35	27	69	7.5
2005.5	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	20	60	15	100	34.8
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	22	24	25	28	60	5.6
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	2	16	34	47	70	5.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	9	59	14	18	61	6.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	13	5	76	99	23.3
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	55	35	60	5.0
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	20	60	10	75	4.7
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	18	5	68	63	5.1
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	18	30	25	28	85	13.8
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	50	18	30	70	16.8
2002	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	0	55	14	31	63	4.9
2002	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	2	3	88	60	3.7
2001	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	15	85	70	4.5

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Ford Escape g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2020	4dr SUV 163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	5	18	78	70	2.5
2019	4dr SUV turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	80	10	0	0	26.5
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	5	55	40	66	4.1
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	1	16	23	60	65	4.1
2016	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	15	0	85	65	4.0
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	75	3.1
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	1	0	14	85	70	4.1
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2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	20	60	5	15	120	29.6
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	30	3	68	75	3.4
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	0	75	20	65	4.7
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	48	7	45	75	5.9
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	1	1	28	70	80	4.6
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	1	7	10	82	76	3.7
2012	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	3	8	13	78	90	12.9
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	0	13	88	65	3.3
2011	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	18	28	55	80	14.0
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	6	89	3	60	4.0
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	20	25	50	100	22.4
2010	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	5	70	25	65	4.5
2010	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	3	26	69	69	7.9
2010	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	19	28	51	66	3.9
2010	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	1	28	3	69	65	8.2
2010	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	hills	light	hvy	3	32	29	37	70	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	18	37	16	29	82	11.4
2009	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	16	18	61	89	10.2
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	41	16	41	67	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	1	13	31	56	79	8.8
2009	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	10	10	30	50	65	3.1
2009	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	1	6	57	37	65	3.2
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	27	42	19	80	8.7
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	7	20	21	52	77	10.1
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	10	60	20	10	60	4.1
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	2	14	43	42	68	5.8
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	19	26	18	38	70	3.8
2008	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	none	25	13	10	52	68	4.8
2008	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	9	19	39	33	61	3.2
2007	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	7	8	25	60	77	9.6
2007	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	9	12	10	69	58	4.6
2007	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD	hills	v.lt	light	15	15	20	50	60	3.7
2007	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	12	24	59	66	3.9
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	38	15	43	80	9.7
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	none	13	20	50	18	105	20.6
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	16	32	53	75	5.2
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	5	62	30	69	5.6
2006	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	25	25	0	50	65	4.0
2006	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	none	1	16	8	75	58	2.8
2006	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	10	18	33	39	68	3.8
2005	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	10	20	6	64	65	4.4
2005	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	15	28	25	32	67	5.4
2005	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	1	9	64	26	67	4.3
2005	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	31	11	19	39	89	15.9
2005	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	2	2	23	73	62	4.8
2005	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	med	none	15	50	15	20	60	3.8
2005	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	hills	v.lt	light	1	22	33	45	58	3.4
2004	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	10	10	10	70	60	6.7
2004	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	19	11	9	82	10.4
2003	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	25	25	50	127	26.5
2003	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	17	51	20	13	73	10.9
2002	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	15	70	10	120	28.2
2002	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	2	18	32	48	78	10.1
2001	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	20	80	0	0	5.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Given the lack of a plug and its small battery pack, the Highlander Hybrid cannot be driven on electricity alone for a significant distance. If you want a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) three-row vehicle, your choices are limited to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, though Kia will soon offer a plug-in Sorento. The Pacifica isn't offered with AWD, while the Lincoln and Volvo are much more expensive than the Toyota. Okay with a regular hybrid? Then your options also include the Ford Explorer Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Unlike the upcoming PHEV, the latter is not offered with AWD. Thanks to its four-cylinder engine, the latest Highlander Hybrid is significantly more fuel-efficient than previous V6-powered generations and than all of the above except the Kia. Specifically, the 2021 HiHy with FWD managed 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests. AWD costs a single mpg in the city and none on the highway unless you get the Limited (tested) or the Platinum, which are rated 35/34. The 2019 (offered only with AWD) managed just 30/28 or (in the upper trim levels) 29/27. The larger and heavier Explorer can't even match those numbers: 27/29 with RWD and 23/26 with AWD (the latter not much better than the conventional Explorer's 20/27). The Sorento Hybrid bests the HiHy in the city with 39/35, but can fit only six people (vs. the Toyota's seven or eight) and is FWD-only. So, if you need to carry seven or either people or want AWD, the HiHy is your most fuel-efficient option. Well, almost. The Toyota Sienna minivan, now offered only as a hybrid, rates 36/36 with FWD and 35/36 with AWD, so it's slightly more fuel-efficient than the HiHy. But many people refuse to buy the minivan despite its significantly roomier interior. In my winter driving the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD's trip computer reported averages around 36 mpg in the suburbs and 30 mpg on the highway. see full Toyota Highlander review

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Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy is OK-ish. And that's the only good thing I can say about this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average 22 mpg is exceptional for an SUV of this size. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	29mpg highway, >30mpg city in hybrid trim so far see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	lowest in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am averaging 27 mpg on my 2.7L engine on my mostly highway commute. During summertime it is close to 30 and during winter it goes to about 25, with snow tires. Best MPG for a 7 passenger non-hybrid out there. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Tremendous, how 2.8 tons of weight use as much as 7L/100km - outstanding! see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	For a SUV 20 MPG is pretty good, I can drive a car i like without suffering to much at the pump see full Toyota Highlander review

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A complete pig. Yes, we were doing mostly urban assault driving but 14.8 MPG (according to the trip computer I reset when we drove away - did not calculate actual mileage since it was a rental and do not know how full the tank was when we received it) is pretty deplorable. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	So far city driving is at 14 mph - hoped for better see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Consumes btwn 19 and 24 MPg (cdn) city/hwy see full Toyota Highlander review
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Same as the pilot, but with premuim fuel recommended see full Toyota Highlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford Escape

Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Looking for something with good fuel mileage and a bit of hauling ability to replace full size truck. Easily doubled fuel mileage. see full Ford Escape review
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD	For a small 4X4 SUV with an automatic tranzmission, the mileage is very good. see full Ford Escape review
2010	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Pretty decent - 26-28 on the highway see full Ford Escape review
2010	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Highest mpg in small suv famiky see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	25.7/M in city driving. see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Am averaging more than 25 mpg commuting in town see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	My Escape is a Hybrid, current MPG 34, I think that is fantastic. Car has consistently averaged 32+ MPG see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	Great for a small SUV, much better than my old F150 see full Ford Escape review
2007	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	not too bad for a big 6 cyl engine see full Ford Escape review
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD	Great in city, good on highway, runs in electrical mode occasionally which is fun. For a 4WD non aerodynamic mini-truck the economy is stellar. see full Ford Escape review

Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Slightly less fuel mileage than I would have expected from the 1.6 turbo. Currently averaging about 24 in mixed driving. And I am not a lead foot with this car. see full Ford Escape review
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy suffers thanks to the need to downshift for even smaller hills and the vehicle's brick-like aerodynamic profile. EPA ratings are 20/28, real-world is closer to 24. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprised by how bad the fuel economy is so far (but have only had a month)... less than 15 mpg for my driving, mostly back and forth to work, 1.5 miles in a small town... but I can live with it because I really love this car. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	16-18 MPG in town, old V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee was not much worse. Should get more mileage out of a six. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Knew it was not going to be great with V6. After several fillups averages around 19.4 mile per gal. see full Ford Escape review
2005	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	Perhaps the 6 speed automatics are better, but the 4 speeds just suck! Not good at all, in my humble opinion, for a vehicle this size. see full Ford Escape review
2002	4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	I averaged about 14 city and 17.5 on trips, which for a vehicle this size is terrible. see full Ford Escape review