2024 Ford Expedition vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

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2024 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $54,660 to $83,800
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2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 16 - 17 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 23 MPG 32 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 104.6 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 380 - 440 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 210.0 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition than in the Toyota RAV4. The Ford Expedition will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Expedition as you will with the Toyota RAV4, 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). The Ford Expedition will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota RAV4, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Expedition, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota RAV4.

Handling
The Ford Expedition has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition greatly out-muscles the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Ford Expedition more than the Toyota RAV4, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Ford Expedition, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota RAV4.