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2022 Ford
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2023 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 22 - 44 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 37 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 181 - 250 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.3 in | 180.9 - 181.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 - 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota RAV4.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Toyota RAV4, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Escape or the Toyota RAV4, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is a little wider than the Toyota RAV4, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota RAV4.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Escape will do just as well as the Toyota RAV4, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Escape doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4.
The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Toyota RAV4, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.