1985 Ford Escort

The 1985 Ford Escort is listed in 29 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.6 L 4-cyl, 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo, 1.9 L 4-cyl and 2.0 L 4-cyl diesel powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 40 MPG (best: 5.9 L/100 km).

Model year1985
Versions29
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
DriveFront-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Escort1.6 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 28 / 249.8370Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 27 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 32 / 278.7329Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 33 / 278.7329Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29 / 39 / 337.1269Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 31 / 269.0342Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 32 / 269.0342Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 30 / 259.4355Compact Cars
Escort1.6 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 31 / 249.8370Compact Cars
Escort1.9 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 29 / 259.4355Compact Cars
Escort1.9 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 33 / 278.7329Compact Cars
Escort1.9 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular28 / 39 / 327.4278Compact Cars
Escort1.9 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 34 / 278.7329Compact Cars
Escort1.9 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 33 / 278.7329Compact Cars
Escort2.0 L 4-cyl dieselManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel31 / 39 / 346.9299Compact Cars
Escort2.0 L 4-cyl dieselManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel36 / 46 / 405.9254Compact Cars
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 28 / 249.8370Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 26 / 2310.2386Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 32 / 278.7329Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 31 / 269.0342Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 32 / 269.0342Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.6 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 30 / 259.4355Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.9 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 29 / 259.4355Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.9 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 33 / 278.7329Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.9 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular28 / 39 / 327.4278Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.9 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 34 / 278.7329Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon1.9 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 33 / 278.7329Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon2.0 L 4-cyl dieselManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel31 / 39 / 346.9299Small Station Wagons
Escort Wagon2.0 L 4-cyl dieselManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel31 / 39 / 346.9299Small Station Wagons

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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