2021 Ford Escape vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Ford Escape

#4 in Crossover SUVs

2021 Toyota RAV4

#5 in Hybrid SUVs

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S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S AWD	26	31	$25,594	$26,385
Escape S FWD	28	34	$24,138	$24,885
Escape SE AWD	26	31	$26,986	$28,110
Escape SE FWD	28	34	$25,545	$26,610
Escape SE Hybrid AWD	43	37	$27,941	$29,105
Escape SE Hybrid FWD	44	37	$26,501	$27,605
Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,344	$32,650
Escape SEL AWD	23	31	$31,589	$32,905
Escape SEL FWD	28	34	$28,037	$29,205
Escape SEL Hybrid AWD	43	37	$30,433	$31,700
Escape SEL Hybrid FWD	44	37	$28,992	$30,200
Escape SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$34,090	$35,510
Escape Titanium AWD	23	31	$34,708	$36,155
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD	43	37	$33,408	$34,800
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	37	$31,969	$33,300
Escape Titanium Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$37,042	$38,585

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	25	33	$31,094	$33,255
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	41	38	$26,791	$28,500
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	41	38	$34,950	$37,180
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	41	38	$28,008	$29,795
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD	41	38	$30,692	$32,650
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD	41	38	$32,525	$34,600
RAV4 LE AWD	27	34	$25,760	$27,550
RAV4 LE FWD	27	35	$24,451	$26,150
RAV4 Limited AWD	25	33	$33,735	$36,080
RAV4 Limited FWD	27	35	$32,426	$34,680
RAV4 TRD Off Road AWD	25	32	$33,549	$35,880
RAV4 XLE AWD	27	33	$26,970	$28,845
RAV4 XLE FWD	28	35	$25,661	$27,445
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD	27	33	$29,500	$31,550
RAV4 XLE Premium FWD	28	35	$28,191	$30,150
RAV4 Prime SE	N/A	N/A	$35,815	$38,100
RAV4 Prime XSE	N/A	N/A	$38,939	$41,425

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Invoice Price

$25,594

$31,094

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,385

$33,255

Monthly Payment Estimate

$440 / month

$554 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo.

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range.

TCC Likes

Good value in less-expensive versions
…especially the hybrids
Shapely exterior

Performance plug-in hybrid
Great exterior looks
Wide customization possibilities

TCC Dislikes

Short seat cushions
Top trims aren’t convincing
Cheap-ish interior materials

Interior is compromised
Prime priced prime near $40,000
Buzzy base inline-4

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

98.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.7

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

47.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

68.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

105.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

181.3

181.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

65.4

69.8

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

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

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.8

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3474

3655

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 3000

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

996

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.18

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

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

2021 Ford Escape

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2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 RAV4 is here
Lease: From $289/mo.
Finance: From 1.9% APR
Rebate: Up to $1,000 cash

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