2021 Ford Escape Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When comparing the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid is a better car than the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid ranges from $17,840 to $29,570 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $25,926 to $37,891.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid loses 49.6 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 19.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Escape Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Escape Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Hybrid Small SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid being ranked 2 out of 12. Out of 27 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, the Ford Escape Hybrid is ranked 4 and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is ranked 5. The Ford Escape Hybrid is also ranked 7 out of 32 Best Hybrid SUVs while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is ranked 8 out of 32.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Escape Hybrid is 8.2 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the reliability rating is 6.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Escape Hybrid an advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Escape Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles.This gives the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$32,535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,030 - $38,350
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$32,535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,030 - $38,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,470
Price Range:
$17,840 - $29,570
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$29,382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,470 - $37,304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
270
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,270
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,919
Price Range:
$25,926 - $37,891
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$29,382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,470 - $37,304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
627
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,044
# Good or Great Deals:
113
Ford Escape Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 12
Ford Escape Hybrid Rankings
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28 out of / 32Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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29 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Trim Levels
SE, SEL, Titanium
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
44 / 37 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
625 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3550 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68.6 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gold
Desert Gold
Gray
Carbonized Grey
Red
Bronze Fire / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Gray
Dark Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
