Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Highlander packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Highlander likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander's engine isn't much larger than the Ford Escape Hybrid's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Highlander is substantially more powerful than the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Utility
The Highlander will definitely prove more practical than the Ford Escape Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Toyota Highlander is a better choice than the Ford Escape Hybrid as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or big pets. The Toyota Highlander outpulls the Escape Hybrid by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Highlander than with the Ford.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander offers a bit more head room than the Ford, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Highlander offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is substantially heavier than the Ford Escape Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Highlander than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota Highlander compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Highlander's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Ford Escape Hybrid may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

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 Hybrid to the dealership as the Highlander. As far as fuel economy, the Ford has the Toyota Highlander beat. The Highlander will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Ford Escape Hybrid will. The Toyota Highlander isn't much less expensive than the Escape Hybrid as far as MSRP. The Toyota Highlander will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Highlander.

Warranty
The Ford and the Toyota Highlander have the same basic after-sale protection.