2018 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2018 Ford Escape

Not only does the Toyota RAV4 interior provide 5.4 cubic feet more cargo capacity and a lower lift-over height than the Ford Escape, but Toyota offers perks like two years of free scheduled maintenance, standard pre-collision system, and whiplash injury-lessening seats – all things missing from the Ford Escape. Keep reading to see what the Toyota has over the competition and why more Alpharetta drivers are ditching their old crossovers for something better.

• Passenger Capacity:  The RAV4 offers 101.9 cubic feet of interior passenger capacity, compared to the Escape’s cramped 98.7 cubic feet, giving your passengers more room to stretch out and enjoy the ride.
• Fuel Efficiency: The Toyota offers fuel efficiency of as much as 23 mpg/city and 30 mpg/highway according to the EPA. The Escape’s standard engine manages just 21 mpg/city and 39 mpg/highway fuel economy.
• Performance: The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine found in the RAV4 generates 176-hp and 172 lb.-ft. of torque, while the Escape is capable of delivering just 168-hp and 170 lb.-ft. of torque.
• Bird’s Eye View: For safer backing and parking, the Toyota offers an optional 360-degree surround-view camera. The Ford has only an available backup camera.

Test Drive a 2018 Toyota RAV4 Today!

Whether you’re running errands around Buford, or heading to work in Alpharetta, having a crossover you can count on is key. Schedule a test-drive of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 at Beaver Toyota Cumming and see why more drivers choose it over the Ford Escape year after year.  If you’re interested in the 2019 Toyota RAV4, we can help you learn what to expect from the new model.