Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
Years produced2016-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$31,225 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings9419 | Listings4101 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a solid choice in its rather limited class, with an easily attained 40 mpg, pleasant driving characteristics, and high levels of comfort. A new infotainment system helps its standing, as does a new off-road capable Woodland Edition. | |
Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.6 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3690 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length180.9 in | Length180.5 in |
Width73.0 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2016-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $31,225 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a solid choice in its rather limited class, with an easily attained 40 mpg, pleasant driving characteristics, and high levels of comfort. A new infotainment system helps its standing, as does a new off-road capable Woodland Edition. | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 14.4 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.6 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3690 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | |

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