2024 Ford
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 194.9 - 197.4 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.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Toyota Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, 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.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander 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.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Ford Escape seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.