Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Toyota RAV4 to the dealership as the Ford. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota RAV4. Regarding gas mileage, the Ford and the Toyota don't differ much. When it comes to MSRP, the Escape Hybrid costs significantly more than the Toyota RAV4. The Ford Escape Hybrid is substantially more expensive than the Toyota RAV4 as far as out-the-door cost. The Toyota RAV4 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota.

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Toyota RAV4 and the Escape Hybrid when it comes to transporting cargo. The Toyota RAV4 will very likely prove more convenient than the Escape Hybrid for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Toyota RAV4 outpulls the Ford Escape Hybrid by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll doubtless have to take the RAV4 for a fill-up more often than the Ford because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Escape Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota RAV4 make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape Hybrid is somewhat more ponderous than the Toyota. The Ford Escape Hybrid's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota RAV4's, though the Toyota RAV4's is a bit larger. The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Ford Escape Hybrid is likely to feel a bit slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 have approximately similar tires. With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape Hybrid quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford's engine is quite a bit smaller than the RAV4's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Ford could learn a lesson or two from the RAV4 when it comes to pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota RAV4 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Escape Hybrid finally gets moving.

Overview
The Ford and the RAV4 have the same basic warranty.