2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Ford Escape St. Louis, MO

The crossover segment is quite popular these days, and it seems like almost every day there is a new vehicle being introduced into this group. This is definitely the type of vehicle that you want to purchase next, but how do you choose from all of the options? In this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Ford Escape comparison, we are going to take a look at two crossovers that have consistently been reliable over the years.

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Let’s begin by looking at what powers these two crossovers. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 features a 2.5-liter I4 engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the 2021 Ford Escape only has a 1.5-liter I-3 engine that produces 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque.

When you take off on a long journey, do you like it when the vehicle does most of the work so that you can enjoy the scenery? You will like what the 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers! It comes standard with Adaptive Cruise Control which allows you to set the desired speed and then the system will speed up and slow down based on the traffic in front of you. The 2021 Ford Escape base trim level does not come standard with this feature.

We have all been in various situations where we have needed to move some larger items. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a maximum luggage volume capacity of 69.8 cubic feet while the 2021 Ford Escape only has 65.4 cubic feet. Although it is not by much, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 has more room than the Escape.

Finally, wouldn’t it be great if there was some sort of free maintenance if something went wrong with your vehicle? There is for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. It comes standard with ToyotaCare which is a maintenance plan that covers normal factory scheduled service for two years or 25,000 miles. This is not available for the 2021 Ford Escape.

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