Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

or pick step by step

Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Ford Escape FWD · 1.5L 3-cyl · 8-speed automatic · FWD · details

Vehicle B

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Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Part-time 4WD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

At these assumptions, the 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV costs $32.04 less per month ($384/year, $1,920 over five years) than the 2026 Ford Escape FWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Ford Escape FWD2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV

Per month

$134.42$102.38

Per year

$1,613$1,229

5 years

$8,065$6,145

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Ford Escape FWD, 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV
Measure	2026 Ford Escape FWD	2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$134.42	$102.38	$32.04
Cost per year	$1,613	$1,229	$384
Cost over 5 years	$8,065	$6,145	$1,920
Cost per mile	13.4¢/mi	10.2¢/mi	3.2¢
Annual energy used	403.3 gal	307.1 gal	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	30 MPG combined	39 MPG combined	—