2021 head-to-head · Small SUV
2021 Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Ford Escape (30 MPG) costs about $1,550 a year to fuel and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 (30 MPG) about $1,550.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Escape
- Toyota RAV4
Side by side
| Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,550 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,550 |
| 30 MPG | Combined efficiency | 30 MPG |
| 28 MPG | City | 27 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 35 MPG |
| 293 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 296 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 across model years
- Ford Escape
- Toyota RAV4
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 92 2021 small SUVs, the Ford Escape ranks 24th and the Toyota RAV4 22nd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Ford Escape vs. the Toyota RAV4 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,550 for the Ford Escape and $1,550 for the Toyota RAV4.
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