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Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4
Two of the most cross-shopped hybrids, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Ford Escape
2026 Toyota RAV4Side by side
| 2025 Ford Escape | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $33,890 | $31,900 |
| Fuel economy | 39.0 mpg | 43.0 mpg |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $1,700 | $1,550 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $3,500 | $4,250 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 is thriftier at the pump: 43.0 vs 39.0 mpg combined.
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 costs less up front: $1,990 less ($31,900 vs $33,890 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to fuel: $1,550 vs $1,700 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which gets better gas mileage, the Ford Escape or the Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4: 39.0 vs 43.0 mpg combined, EPA-tested.
Which is cheaper, the Ford Escape or the Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4, starting at $31,900 MSRP before destination (vs $33,890). Prices verified by hand.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.