Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Escape Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford is most certainly sprier than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford Escape's engine is tremendously smaller than the FJ Cruiser's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Ford Escape could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota as far as pickup.

Utility
Neither the Ford Escape nor the Toyota FJ Cruiser has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Toyota is likely a better choice than the Ford regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or pets. Towing is substantially more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Ford Escape's.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Toyota FJ Cruiser for a fill-up more often than the Ford Escape because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the Ford Escape, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Escape make it more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is substantially more bulky than the Ford Escape. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota FJ Cruiser than the Ford Escape because of its bigger tank. The Ford Escape and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Escape to the dealership as the Toyota. The Toyota FJ Cruiser pales in comparison to the Ford Escape regarding gas mileage. The Ford Escape will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Ford Escape isn't much more expensive than the Toyota when it comes to MSRP. The Ford Escape will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Ford Escape have the same basic warranty.