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2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Ford Escape

Are you and your family looking for versatile crossover that will tick all the boxes? The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is an icon in the compact crossover class that will go toe to toe with many automotive fan favorites. Find out how the Toyota RAV4 stacks up against a premier competitor with this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Ford Escape comparison created by Downeast Toyota.

Families who opt for the Toyota RAV4 will have no shortage of options to choose from with six trim levels – LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited – with a price tag that starts at $26,250. Toyota RAV4 models provide comfortable seating for five passengers in a cabin that possesses 98.9 cubic feet of passenger space with 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
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2021 Toyota RAV4

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2021 Ford Escape

$26,250Starting Price$24,885
203-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder
Base Engine181-Horsepower 1.5-Liter EcoBoost® 4-Cylinder
Gas, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
Powertrain OptionsGas, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
37.6 - 69.8 Cubic FeetCargo Space37.5 - 65.4 Cubic Feet

 

Differences Between the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape

Crossovers like the 2021 Toyota RAV4 are a versatile option for the family on the go and the Toyota RAV4 compact crossover promises to stand out in this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Ford Escape comparison. Toyota RAV4 entries are available with a trio of powertrains – a standard 203-horsepower Dynamic Force four-cylinder, a 219-horsepower 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System and a power-packed 302-horsepower 2.5-liter Toyota Plug-In Hybrid System.

Gas-powered Toyota RAV4 models employ an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission to make 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Dynamic Torque Control AWD with Rear Driveline Disconnect is available to upgrade performance. Ford Escape models feature a standard 181-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 200-horsepower 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder and a 250-horsepower turbocharged plug-in hybrid. Standard 1.5-liter Ford Escape models earn 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway with less power.

Technology is an added highlight of the Toyota RAV4 spec sheet that families will love with a standard suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ technology and a standard 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and onboard Wi-Fi. Available upgrades to the Toyota RAV4 spec sheet vary by trim level and include an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen display, an 11-speaker JBL® sound system, a Qi wireless charging system, Toyota SofTex® interior, heated and cooled front seats, a panoramic power moonroof, a digital rearview mirror and more.

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