Compare 2020 Ford Escape vs 2019 Toyota RAV4

2020 Ford Escape
#5 in Crossover SUVs
2019 Toyota RAV4
#2 in Hybrid SUVs
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S AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape S AWD N/A N/A $25,594 $26,385
Escape S FWD N/A N/A $24,139 $24,885
Escape SE AWD N/A N/A $27,451 $28,595
Escape SE FWD N/A N/A $26,011 $27,095
Escape SE Sport AWD N/A N/A $28,565 $29,755
Escape SE Sport FWD N/A N/A $27,125 $28,255
Escape SEL AWD N/A N/A $29,525 $30,755
Escape SEL FWD N/A N/A $28,085 $29,255
Escape Titanium AWD N/A N/A $35,218 $36,685
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD N/A N/A $33,505 $34,900
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $32,066 $33,402
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Adventure AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD 25 33 $30,902 $33,050
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD 41 38 $26,180 $27,850
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD 41 38 $33,700 $35,850
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD 41 38 $27,872 $29,650
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD 41 38 $31,821 $33,850
RAV4 LE AWD 25 33 $25,292 $27,050
RAV4 LE FWD 26 35 $23,983 $25,650
RAV4 Limited AWD 25 33 $32,772 $35,050
RAV4 Limited FWD 26 35 $31,463 $33,650
RAV4 XLE AWD 25 33 $26,975 $28,850
RAV4 XLE FWD 26 35 $25,666 $27,450
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD 25 33 $29,033 $31,050
RAV4 XLE Premium FWD 26 35 $27,724 $29,650

2020 Ford Escape vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4: Compare Cars

Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

Compact crossover SUVs are today’s do-it-all family cars. They’re tasked with everything from daily commutes to weekend adventures—and they have to do it all with space for people and cargo in mind.

 
Pricing
Invoice Price
$25,594
$30,902
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,385
$33,050
Monthly Payment Estimate
$440 / month
$551 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.6
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue. With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run.
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Fuel Economy
City
0 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
0 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 54.3
Second Leg Room (in)
38.8 37.8
Front Head Room (in)
40 39.5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 47.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104 98.9
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 39.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56 56.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
28.1 -
Wheelbase (in)
106.7 105.9
Height, Overall (in)
66.1 68.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.8 63.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 73.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.4 62.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
68.5 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37.5 37.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
57.3 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
34.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
65.4 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
37.5 37.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.4 -
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 12
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.7 14.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- 37.4
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P235/55HR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3464 3615
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 7.5
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 203 @ 6600
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 184 @ 5000
Engine Order Code
996 NA
Displacement
1.5 L/91 2.5 L/152
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
- TBD - 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
- TBD - 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- TBD - 28
Transmission
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 4.01
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.03
Trans Order Code
448 NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.46
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 5.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.81 3.18
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 1.95
Trans Type
8 8
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Toyota RAV4
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- TBD - 6.3
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 550
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  • Lease: From $299/mo.
  • Finance: From 1.9% for 60 mo.
  • Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
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