HEAD TO HEAD
The 2025 Ford Escape vs. the 2025 Toyota RAV4
Performance & Capability
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2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Toyota RAV4 |
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| Engine | 2.0L EcoBoost | 2.5L 4-Cyl |
| Horsepower | 250 | 203 |
| Torque | 280lb-ft | 184lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Towing | 3,500lbs | 1,500lbs |
| Payload | 2000lbs | 1230lbs |
| EPA | 27 MPG (city) - 34 MPG (highway) | 27 MPG (city) - 35 MPG (highway) |
Winner: Escape
Comparing the Escape’s EcoBoost to the RAV4’s 2.5L, the Escape’s EcoBoost is the clear-cut winner. Better towing, more torque, and higher horsepower are what make the Escape’s EcoBoost engine outperform the RAV4’s 2.5L 4-Cyl.
Offering 3,500lbs of towing with an optional Class II Trailer Tow Package, the Escape has distinguished itself from other SUV Crossovers as the best-in-class for towing.
Appearance
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2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Toyota RAV4 |
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| Wheelbase | 106.7 inches | 105.9 inches |
| Length | 180.1 inches | 180.9 inches |
| Height | 66 inches | 67 inches |
| Width | 85.6 inches | 73 inches |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 65.4 cu.ft | 69.8 cu.ft |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in | 8.1 in |
Winner: Escape
The 2025 Ford Escape’s lower ground clearance means a lower center of gravity and thus more stability. Combine this with an extra inch in wheelbase and the stability of your Escape is even higher.
On the inside we have the Escape coming standard with a luxury leather interior where as you’ll be paying more for this as an add-on option in the RAV4.
Price
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2025 Ford Escape Active | 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line | 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE | 2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE |
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| MSRP | $28,400 | $29,359 | $28,850 | $30,360 |
Winner: Ranger
Disclaimer: MSRP pricing is provided by Toyota.com and Ford.com.
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