I heard the 2.2L Escape does fine. Though in my experience with the older 3.0L V6 Escape, the economy was really bad. As if that's not to expect. :D Though IMO, there's still a bit of masculinity in the Escape -- design-wise that is. Hence, I would recommend a more uni***-oriented vehicle such as the Tucson, Sportage or the ASX. Both are albeit newer too.

The Tucson Theta II, as per experience has poor fuel economy. But if you're leaning towards the R-eVGT variant then it should do good. About the Sportage's economy, no idea.

Pero pinaka-bagay talaga sa mom mo yung ASX.