Toyota Commercial RAV4 vs. 2020 Ford Escape | SUV Comparison 2025

VIDEO Toyota RAV4 vs. 2020 Ford Escape | SUV Comparison TV commercial 2020 • This Crossover SUV competitive comparison features the 2020 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2020 Ford Escape. See why the RAV4 is Toyota's best-selling small SUV model. 00:00 - [Narrator] In 1994, the Toyota RAV4 kicked off 00:03 the compact crossover SUV segment, 00:05 a segment that's since grown 00:07 into what's arguably now the most important in the industry. 00:10 Home to some of the fiercest competition around, 00:13 this class is now packed with contenders aiming 00:15 to give RAV4 a run for its money, like this Ford Escape. 00:20 Let's learn a little more about these two. 00:23 A 10-vehicle lineup means there's a RAV4 for everyone, 00:26 whether it's a high-tech hybrid grade 00:28 or a capable off-road-focused grade ready for adventure. 00:33 RAV4 performance means finding the right balance 00:35 of power and efficiency, with its lineup touting specs 00:38 as high as 219 horsepower 00:40 and an EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon combined. 00:45 Safety is priority for RAV4, 00:47 which is evident in features 00:49 like standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 00:51 and available Blind Spot Monitor 00:53 with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. 00:57 The RAV4 family consists of 10 grades, 00:59 two of which are geared toward off-roading, 01:01 and four with high-tech hybrid power. 01:04 Additionally, every grade features some form 01:06 of all-wheel drive, whether standard or available. 01:10 Escape is offered in five grades, 01:12 one of which is exclusively hybrid 01:14 and another with a hybrid option available. 01:17 And while all-wheel drive is offered on all five, 01:19 it doesn't come standard on any. 01:23 RAV4 stands out in the crowd not just 01:26 with its bold design, 01:27 but also with standard features like full LED lighting, 01:30 and available features 01:31 like a panoramic moonroof and two-tone paint. 01:35 While Escape was just redesigned for the 2020 model year, 01:39 it only offers LED headlights on its top Titanium grade. 01:45 Despite the head-turning style, 01:46 RAV4's interior doesn't come up short on practicality. 01:50 This is evident in its max cargo volume 01:52 roughly three times the capacity 01:54 of a standard four-person hot tub. 01:57 Escape can't match this storage capacity, 02:00 and it offers even less for the hybrid grades. 02:05 Regardless of model, RAV4 includes 02:07 a touchscreen Audio Multimedia platform 02:09 with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 02:11 and Amazon Alexa compatibility, 02:13 as well as a SiriusXM All Access three-month trial. 02:18 Escape does have a similar multimedia system called Sync 3, 02:22 but it isn't offered on every model. 02:26 Every RAV4 comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, 02:29 a suite of active safety systems 02:31 that include Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 02:34 and Road Sign Assist. 02:37 Escape does have a standard safety bundle 02:39 called Co-Pilot360, 02:41 but it doesn't include adaptive cruise control 02:43 or sign recognition features. 02:47 RAV4's performance is obvious 02:49 in its available off-road-ready features 02:51 like torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, 02:53 Multi-terrain Select, Falken all-terrain tires, 02:56 not to mention its ground clearance. 02:58 Additionally, all models, even the rugged Adventure 03:01 and TRD Off-Road grades, 03:02 are rated to tow and come equipped 03:04 with trailer sway control technology. 03:07 Depending on model, the 203-horsepower engine 03:10 can tow up to 3,500 pounds 03:12 while still having EPA fuel economy rating estimates up 03:15 to 30 miles per gallon combined. 03:17 And speaking of efficiency, RAV4 hybrid grades 03:20 are EPA-estimated at 40 miles per gallon combined. 03:25 Escape's off-road capability can't come close, 03:27 plus its default engine makes 181 horsepower 03:31 and isn't rated to tow. 03:32 Select models, however, do top out at 250 horsepower 03:36 and can go toe-to-toe with RAV4's max towing capacity 03:39 but then it can't match RAV4's EPA-estimated 03:42 30-mpg combined fuel economy. 03:46 RAV4 is Toyota's best-selling small SUV model, 03:49 and this comparison makes it easy to see why. 03:52 It offers approachable price points spread 03:54 across a wide range of models, 03:56 all of which also include the ToyotaCare Maintenance Plan 03:59 and Roadside Assistance. 04:00 Round this off with a Top Safety Pick+ rating 04:03 by the IIHS and a Best Retained Value brand award 04:06 by Edmunds, and it's safe to say RAV4 04:09 won't be stepping down from its throne anytime soon.- advertisement spot 2020