Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,035

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Escape ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	Escape	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$35,385	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	192 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	154 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	RAV4
MPG combined	39 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	60.8 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	RAV4
Cargo, seats up	34.4 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	38.9 in	37.8 in	Escape
Front legroom	42.4 in	41.0 in	Escape
Length	180.1 in to 180.7 in	181.0 in	N/A
Width	74.0 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,670 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	1,500 lb	1,750 lb	RAV4
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	6.9 in	8.1 in	RAV4
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Escape ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $33,890	RAV4 LE AWD $33,300	$590
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	Escape Active AWD $31,750	$150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $2,585 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RAV4 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.