Ford Escape vs. Toyota C-HR
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape and Toyota C-HR 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 Ford Escape and the Toyota C-HR.
When we compare the Ford Escape's and the Toyota C-HR's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota C-HR has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape's and the Toyota C-HR's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape is a better car than the Toyota C-HR.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ford Escape ranges from $16,990 to $30,600 while a used 2022 Toyota C-HR is priced between $20,945 to $28,263.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Escape loses 51.3 percent of its value and the Toyota C-HR loses 30.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota C-HR retains 20.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Escape.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Escape’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Toyota C-HR base engine makes 144 horsepower. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 503 miles. The C-HR is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. This gives the Ford Escape the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota C-HR. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota C-HR, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Escape has higher safety ratings than the Toyota C-HR, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.79 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25854 - 41077
Starting MSRP:
27185
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
26293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22445 - 29995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19000 - 34200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22789
Price Range:
16990 - 30600
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
24571
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
19300 - 28760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1706
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55745
# Good or Great Deals:
941
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24514
Price Range:
20945 - 28263
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21495
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18030 - 25396
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
79
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56479
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota C-HR Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
6.6 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.088
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota C-HR
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.7580547610242
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 19.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6052573126019516
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 11.4
Ford Escape Rankings
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26 out of / 54Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
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48 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 66Toyota C-HR Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
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65 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Titanium
Toyota C-HR Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, XLE
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
144 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 503 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
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
Satellite radio:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
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:
40.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
37 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3302 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
172.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Silver
Iced Blue Silver / Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Eclipse Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Red
Supersonic Red
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black w/Blue Trim
