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Ford Fusion vs. Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Toyota RAV4 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 Fusion and the Toyota RAV4.

In comparing the Ford Fusion's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the Ford Fusion.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $11,290 to $22,443 while a used 2020 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $19,000 to $31,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 19.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.7 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 1 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.4 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Toyota RAV4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Fusion and Toyota RAV4 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion and the Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Ford Fusion
Toyota RAV4

2020 Ford Fusion
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

23170

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

25348

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

22095 - 35995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

25950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

24855

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

22995 - 26645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16437

Price Range:

11290 - 22443

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

19584

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

15850 - 26565

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

690

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73054

# Good or Great Deals:

232

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

25192

Price Range:

19000 - 31995

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

19977

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

16297 - 25192

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

818

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

70464

# Good or Great Deals:

253

Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

5.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.8 - 8.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.092

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

6.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

4.6 - 10.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.312



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5903200956396115

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 13.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.075770955068187

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.2 - 19.8

Ford Fusion Rankings

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $25k

2 / 4

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 4

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

6 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

2 / 56

Best Small SUVs for the Money

2 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

2 / 9

Best Small SUVs for Teens

2 / 7

Best Family Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

9 / 18

Safest Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

21 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

37 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Fusion Trim Levels

S, SE, SEL, Titanium

Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

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:

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

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:

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

175 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 31 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 512 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

102.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 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:

3410 lbs

Width:

83.5 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

191.7 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/60R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Velocity Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Red

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Flame

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Super White

Interior Colors

Brown

Medium Light Stone

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Brown

Not available

Beige

Nutmeg

Black

Black

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