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The Ford Escape zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 45 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Ford Escape 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Ford Escape is 2020 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.3 seconds at 96 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ford Escape is 2002 Ford Escape XLS Sport, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 11 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.9 seconds at 79 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Ford Escape tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 8.36 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.36 seconds at 85.59 mph.

Ford Escape 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Ford Escape 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2023
7.30 sec
15.60 sec
2021
7.70 sec
16.00 sec
2020
7.64 sec
15.90 sec
2017
8.44 sec
16.44 sec
2016
7.20 sec
15.40 sec
2014
8.20 sec
16.30 sec
2013
8.16 sec
16.16 sec
2008
9.25 sec
17.10 sec
2006
8.70 sec
16.65 sec
2005
10.08 sec
17.56 sec
2002
9.75 sec
17.10 sec
2001
8.70 sec
16.55 sec

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2023 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Hybrid ST Line Elite
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  88.7 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
42/36/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Plug-In Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  91 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
42/37/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Plug-In Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  91.1 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
42/37/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Plug-In Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  91 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
42/37/71.5  MPGe
Source
Motor Week
Trim
ST-Line Elite
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  97 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/28  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
ST-Line Elite
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  91.2 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2021 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Titanium Plug-In Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
43/38/36  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Titanium Plug-In Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  91.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
43/38/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2020 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/31/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/31/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  84.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
27/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE Sport Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 88-Kw 1.1-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
43/37/30  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SE Sport Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 88-Kw 1.1-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  84.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
43/37/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE Sport Hybrid
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 88-Kw 1.1-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
43/37/40.5  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  89.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/31/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2017 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
S
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  80.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/21.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  80.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/30/26.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.1 sec @  78.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/28/25.5  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/26  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Titanium EcoBoost
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/30/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2016 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE 2.0 EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.4 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/30/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2014 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  83.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/32/23  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2013 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  82.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/33/21.4  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE EcoBoost
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  82.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/33/21.1  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SEL EcoBoost
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/30/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Titanium EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Titanium EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  88.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/20.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2008 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/22/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/22/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2006 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Hybrid
Engine
2.3L I-4 + Elec 70-kW
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  83.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
30/28/29.9  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  84.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/23/19.9  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2005 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Hybrid
Engine
2.3L I-4 + Elec 70-kW
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
10.8 sec
1/4 Mile
18.2 sec @  77
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/26/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Hybrid
Engine
2.3L I-4 + Elec 70-kW
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.1 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
30/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Hybrid
Engine
2.3L I-4 + Elec 70-kW
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
9.9 sec
1/4 Mile
17.7 sec @  79.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/26/28  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Hybrid
Engine
2.3L I-4 + Elec 70-kW
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
0-60
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17.4 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/26/32  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
XLT Sport V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
10.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.4 sec @  80.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/20/18.2  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2002 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLS Sport
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
11 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @  79
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/25/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
XLT Premium V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  85.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2001 Ford Escape

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  84
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  83.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
XLT V6
Engine
3.0L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Ford Escape 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Ford Escape for all model years available in our database.

Comparable Vehicles

Compact SUVs

Dodge

1: Dodge Hornet

Average 0-60 time: 5.71 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.49 secs @ 94.69 mph

 Mazda

2: Mazda CX-50

Average 0-60 time: 7.02 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.4 secs @ 89.62 mph

 Ford

3: Ford Bronco Sport

Average 0-60 time: 7.74 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.93 secs @ 85.66 mph

 Mazda

4: Mazda CX-5

Average 0-60 time: 8 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.14 secs @ 85.81 mph

 Subaru

5: Subaru Forester

Average 0-60 time: 8.12 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.23 secs @ 85.89 mph

 Volkswagen

6: Volkswagen Tiguan

Average 0-60 time: 8.19 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.29 secs @ 85.97 mph

 Kia

7: Kia Sportage

Average 0-60 time: 8.35 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.35 secs @ 86.2 mph
Ford

8: Ford Escape

Average 0-60 time: 8.36 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.36 secs @ 85.59 mph

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Toyota

9: Toyota RAV4

Average 0-60 time: 8.37 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.38 secs @ 85.6 mph

 Hyundai

10: Hyundai Tucson

Average 0-60 time: 8.47 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.5 secs @ 84.77 mph

 Honda

11: Honda CR-V

Average 0-60 time: 8.48 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.56 secs @ 84.52 mph

 Chevrolet

12: Chevrolet Equinox

Average 0-60 time: 8.51 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.55 secs @ 83.87 mph

 Nissan

13: Nissan Rogue

Average 0-60 time: 8.62 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.65 secs @ 84.4 mph

 Jeep

14: Jeep Compass

Average 0-60 time: 9.12 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.99 secs @ 82.49 mph

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