2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Ford Escape
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is one of the major frontrunners in the compact SUV class and for good reason. It’s fuel efficient, spacious, and safe enough to ensure peace of mind during your travels. However, some SUVs, like the Ford Escape, are just as impressive.
To help you understand just how the RAV4 stacks up against the competition, take a look at our detailed 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Ford Escape comparison below.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Escape Efficiency
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 produces a perfectly balanced performance that’s both powerful and fuel-efficient. Its 2.5L four-cylinder engine works with advanced technologies and generates up to 176 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway.
If you’re looking to save a bit more on gas when driving through Laurinburg, Pembroke, St. Paul’s, and Elizabethtown, check out the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. With its gas-powered engine and innovative electric motor, this model generates up to 194 net horsepower and an EPA-estimated 36 combined mpg. The RAV4 Hybrid and gas-powered RAV4 also comes with an available all-wheel drive system as well as ECO and Sport driving modes for enhanced performance capabilities.
The Ford Escape has great engines and performance features, but its standard powertrain isn’t as powerful. The base engine in the Escape can only produce 168 horsepower. If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient performance in Ford Escape, you’re out of luck. Its standard engine only gets up to an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway, and it doesn’t have an additional hybrid model.
Interior Space and Amenities
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape come with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, heated seats, a height-adjustable liftgate, and other comfort and convenience features. Both models also include an available infotainment system complete with mobile apps, navigation, and Bluetooth® connectivity services.
When it comes to interior space, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 can fit up to five passengers and cargo items of many shapes and sizes. The RAV4 has about 101.9 cubic feet of passenger volume with 42.6 inches of legroom in the front seats and 37.2 inches in the back seats. It also has up to 73.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity.
The Ford Escape, on the other hand, isn’t as roomy. While it does have similar legroom for the front and rear seats, it only has up to 98.7 cubic feet of passenger volume and 68 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. So, it may feel a little cramped when you have your entire family onboard and a bunch of cargo in the Escape.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Escape Safety
Dependability is one of the main reasons as to why the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is so popular. The RAV4 was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ for 2017 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and it comes standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P, a system that includes the following safety features that help you avoid an accident.
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Automatic High Beams
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
The Ford Escape has safety features too, but it doesn’t have a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection to help prevent certain frontal collisions. On top of that, it was not recognized or awarded any titles from the IIHS.
Schedule Your Test Drive Today
The Ford Escape is a decent car, but the 2017 Toyota RAV4 provides drivers near Laurinburg, Pembroke, St. Paul’s, and Elizabethtown with more to love. It’s more powerful, efficient, and spacious. Plus, it’s dependable and offers more features and technologies to make your commutes and road trips easy and exciting.
Best of all, it’s now available at Peterson Toyota! So, if you’re interested in learning more about the 2017 Toyota RAV4, contact our showroom or schedule your test drive online today!