Compare 2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Ford Escape
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2018 Honda CR-V
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2018 Toyota RAV4
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Select style
S FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape S FWD 21 29 $23,102 $23,940
Escape SE 4WD 22 28 $25,834 $27,050
Escape SE FWD 23 30 $24,544 $25,700
Escape SEL 4WD 22 28 $28,126 $29,450
Escape SEL FWD 23 30 $26,836 $28,100
Escape Titanium 4WD 20 27 $31,983 $33,490
Escape Titanium FWD 21 28 $30,693 $32,140
Select style
EX 2WD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD 28 34 $25,396 $27,050
CR-V EX AWD 27 33 $26,707 $28,450
CR-V EX-L 2WD 28 34 $27,736 $29,550
CR-V EX-L 2WD w/Navi 28 34 $28,672 $30,550
CR-V EX-L AWD 27 33 $29,047 $30,950
CR-V EX-L AWD w/Navi 27 33 $29,983 $31,950
CR-V LX 2WD 26 32 $22,775 $24,250
CR-V LX AWD 25 31 $24,085 $25,650
CR-V Touring 2WD 28 34 $30,732 $32,750
CR-V Touring AWD 27 33 $32,042 $34,150
Select style
Adventure AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD 22 28 $26,781 $28,650
RAV4 Adventure FWD 23 30 $26,126 $27,950
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD 34 30 $25,743 $27,385
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD 34 30 $32,223 $34,280
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD 34 30 $30,489 $32,435
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD 34 30 $27,523 $29,280
RAV4 LE AWD 22 28 $24,366 $26,060
RAV4 LE FWD 23 30 $23,057 $24,660
RAV4 Limited AWD 22 28 $30,439 $32,555
RAV4 Limited FWD 23 29 $29,130 $31,155
RAV4 Platinum AWD 22 28 $34,033 $36,400
RAV4 Platinum FWD 23 29 $32,724 $35,000
RAV4 SE AWD 22 28 $28,461 $30,440
RAV4 SE FWD 23 29 $27,152 $29,040
RAV4 XLE AWD 22 28 $25,386 $27,150
RAV4 XLE FWD 23 30 $24,077 $25,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,102
$25,396
$26,781
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,940
$27,050
$28,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$399 / month
$451 / month
$478 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
7.0
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover. The 2018 Honda CR-V may be light on personality, but this compact crossover checks off every other box. It’s a very smart choice. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 28 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 34 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.1 102.9 100.7
Front Hip Room (in)
54.8 55.1 54.3
Second Leg Room (in)
36.8 40.4 37.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 38 38.9
Second Hip Room (in)
52.4 49.5 48.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56 57.9 57.3
Second Head Room (in)
39 39.1 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 55.6 55.4
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 41.3 42.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6 63.7 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
105.9 104.7 104.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 73 72.6
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 63 61.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 - 6.5
Length, Overall (in)
178.1 180.6 181.1
Height, Overall (in)
66.3 66.1 67.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
67.8 75.8 73.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
34.3 39.2 38.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
34.3 39.2 38.4
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 11.1 11.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 10.2 11.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.7 14 15.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 37.4 36.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P235/60HR18 P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P235/60HR18 P235/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 NA 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 NA 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1500 NA 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA 350
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3542 3358 3605
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7.5
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4500 179 @ 2000 172 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 1.5 L/91 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
168 @ 6000 190 @ 5600 176 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 30 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 34 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 28 22
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51 5.64 4.07
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 - 1.42
Trans Type
6 1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 1.86 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 - 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 - 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 - 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 2.65 - 0.41 3.30
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Honda CR-V Toyota RAV4
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 5.9 7.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- NA -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 410 550
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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