Some folks are getting much more than that (and EPA for the FEH, at least the Front-Wheel Drive one I have, is
36 city/31 hwy.) My best tank (logged here at GreenHybrid along with every single other tank my FEH's sipped) is
37.3 MPG and that was hauling landscaping supplies and stuff... it happened to be nice weather so I think I had no A/C going, but I attribute it more to some conducive driving (not traffic jammed but not being forced along at 55+ miles per hour either for long stretches).
I love all hybrids and am not knocking any of 'em; they all have their raison d'être.
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD specs:
3,627 lbs.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid specs:
3,637 lbs.
I stand corrected... but who knew the Camry weighed more than the FEH!?
Now that's just goofy...