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Toyota RAV4 vs Ford Escape Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Ford Escape
2024 Toyota
RAV4
vs
2024 Ford
Escape
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
8.0
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Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
264 to 385 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,760 - $58,360
$36,490 - $54,940
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
Misses
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid review
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
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James Wong
8
2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1987 - 2487 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 127kW - 152kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6600 | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 203Nm - 243Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4400 | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 9.3 - 13 | |
