2008 Ford Escape XLS
The 2008 Ford Escape XLS is a 153-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,580 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 153 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 152 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Escape measures 174.7 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,272 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,580 ($28,047 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 152 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 16.5 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16.0 in |
| Tires Front | P235/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P235/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,272 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars