2024 Ford
|
2024 Toyota
|
|
| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 34 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
|
|
| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 194.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Escape, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.