2015 Toyota RAV4 vs Ford Escape | New SUV Dealership

Head to Head the 2015 Toyota RAV4 vs the Ford Escape at Toyota of Denton

If you are looking for an adventure ready ride that can take you anywhere from the city streets of downtown Denton to the dirt roads and trails found outside of city limits, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has a lot to offer. When it was first introduced, the RAV4 was the first of its kind, today the competition has become fierce, making it very hard for buyers to choose the perfect vehicle to fit their needs. To help you with this decision, we offer this comparison between two highly popular vehicles, the RAV4 and the Ford Escape.

It's an All-Out Battle Under the Hood

Today's compact SUV market is an all-out battle because there are so many brands for you to choose from. However as many buyers here in Denton will tell you, the RAV4 is definitely a big winner against competitors such as the Ford Escape. How did we come to this conclusion? We took a good look at several very important categories, including power and overall performance. While the Escape can be considered a major competitor, it falls short in a number of very important categories including power and overall fuel economy.

Let's start by looking at how each of these impressive compact SUVs take on the subject of power. Under the hood of the 2015 Toyota RAV4 you will find 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine that pumps out 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque, in comparison the 2015 Ford Escape 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine that comes up short at only 168 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. While this might not seem like much of a difference, when you need the extra power and performance, the RAV4 takes up where the Escape leaves off.

Despite being more powerful, the RAV4 comes up the winner in overall fuel economy as well. Many of our customers choose a compact SUV because they offer better fuel economy than their full-sized cousins do. According to EPA ratings, the Toyota offers an impressive 31 mpg highway/ 24 mpg city, while the Ford only manages a meager 28 mpg highway/ 22 mpg city, ensuring you spend more time and money at the pump.

2015 Toyota RAV4	2015 Ford Escape
Engine	Engine
Engine: 2.5 L 4 Cylinder	Engine: 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Drive Type: Standard six-speed automatic transmission	Drive Type: Standard six-speed automatic transmission
Fuel Capacity: 15.9 gallons	Fuel Capacity: 15.4 gallons
Horsepower: 176 hp @ 6000 rpm	Horsepower: 168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 172 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm	Torque: 170 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
Fuel Economy: 24/31 mpg	Fuel Economy: 22/28 mpg
Features	Features
Front Headroom: 39.8 inches	Front Headroom: 39.9 inches
Front Leg Room: 42.6 inches	Front Leg Room: 43.1 inches
Air Conditioning: Yes filtered	Air Conditioning: Yes filtered
Cruise Control: standard	Cruise Control: standard
Safety	Safety
Air Bags: Front and rear head, dual front side-mounted, child seat anchors	Air Bags: Front and rear head, dual front side-mounted, child seat anchors
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Remote anti-theft alarm system
Warranty	Warranty
Basic Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles	Basic Warranty: 3 years or 36000 miles

Life on the Inside

While you may be shopping for a compact SUV, this does not mean you should have to sacrifice interior space or comfort. Not only will you find more leg and headroom in the RAV4, but it offers more total interior space (101 cu. Ft.) when compared to the Escape (98.1 cu. Ft.). This is only the beginning as the Toyota also offers significantly more cargo space with an incredible 38.4 cu. ft. vs. the Escapes meager 34 cu. ft. This means a lot more room for your gear or that long shopping trip into downtown Dallas.

Today's vehicles are all about technology and both the RAV4 and Escape come similarly equipped as both offer BlueTooth connectivity and a touchscreen infotainment system. But the Toyota Entune system gives you instant access to today's streaming music apps like iHeartRadio, Pandora, and iTunes. The Escape system does not offer this unless you opt for the more expensive upgrades. Buyers find the technology and overall comfort of the Toyota far superior to that of the Ford and more suited to the long drives in Texas.

Want to learn more about what the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has to offer in comparison to the Ford Escape? All you have to do is stop by Toyota of Denton and take one for a test drive. We let you get behind the wheel of one of these great compact SUVs to see what they have to offer. We are easy to find at 4100 South I-35 East Denton, TX 76210 and see for yourself.

Written By: Andy Obeissey