EPA fuel economy figures for the 2022 Ford Maverick equipped with FoMoCo’s 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 were released last month, and are undoubtedly impressive, coming in at 23 miles-per-gallon in the city, 30 on the highway, and 26 combined for the front-wheel drive version and 22/29/25 in all-wheel drive configuration. That’s good enough to beat out the Maverick’s main rival – the Hyundai Santa Cruz – by a significant margin and is nearly on par with the Ford Escape to boot.
2022 Ford Maverick vs. 2021 Ford Escape EPA Ratings
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 FWD | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG |
| 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 AWD | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG |
| 2021 Ford Escape 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 AWD | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG |
As we can see from the chart above, the 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0L front-wheel drive model nearly matches the 2021 Ford Escape all-wheel drive model (the crossover isn’t available in front-wheel drive configuration with the 2.0L EcoBoost), falling just one mile-per-gallon short on the highway. The all-wheel drive Maverick is right behind it with ratings that are just one mile-per-gallon shy of the Escape in the city, two on the highway, and one combined.
This is impressive given the fact that the Maverick is both longer and less aerodynamic than the Escape, with which it shares the Ford C2 platform. Even more impressively, the Maverick 2.0L all-wheel drive model is also significantly cheaper than the least expensive Escape 2.0L, coming in at $24,794 in XL trim versus $32,805 for an Escape 2.0L SEL.
Thus, those that want or need a pickup but desire something that’s essentially as efficient as a compact crossover can now get it, thanks to the arrival of the Maverick. And if they crave even more efficiency, the hybrid version of the new compact pickup is even stingier in terms of fuel consumption at an even cheaper price.
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Comments
Great article on the OPTIONAL ecoboost. It would be great if we saw an article WHEN will the first STANDARD Hybrid be delivered to a customer. Fords own advertising – “Save time and money with the most fuel-efficient pickup in America. It offers an exceptional, targeted EPA-estimated 40 mpg city. ” So when will a customer actually receive what they are advertising?
Great article. Can’t wait for my XLT, Lux package with the 4K towing to come in at the end of the month. Will be nice to drive something with good power and gas mileage.
You are aware that the F150 Powerboost gets 24mpg combined right? Or 25mpg in 4×2 config. And is infinitely more capable. I guess the only reason to buy a maverick is you can’t afford the big boy. But it’s not because of a mpg advantage
Part of the point of the Maverick is the price. So yes thats part or the reason people are going to buy.
Autoline , says they got 42mpg driving Detroit– where is that rating.
The hybrid might have a better chance with MPG then the Ecoboost 2.0L. Of course it depends a lot on how much right foot you got into that EcoBoost all the time? At least the Maverick seems pretty light and power to weight balance seems good. Personally, I want a Extended cab with a longer bed. Gladly give up back seat room for more cargo length.
When will it come to dealers in western north carolina. I live in Waynesville, NC.
it’s still very impressive that the maverick gets basically same or better mileage than the escape with almost same power trains. city mpg has probably a lot to do with the fact that it is lightweight, but highway mileage is impressive. I wonder how much it could achieve with an aero bed cap