Compare 2021 Ford Escape vs. 2021 Toyota 4Runner

Serving Maumee, OH

With a snazzy design, refreshed cabin, and respectable fuel economy, the Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee is a smart choice. The Ford Escape gets some additional features in 2021 that add to its appeal. This year's Escape gets some updates to its standard features and packages to give you more options and amenities at all trim levels. The Escape also adds traffic sign recognition to the trims that come with adaptive cruise control. New for this year, a hybrid powertrain is now an option on some trims. You can try out any of these new amenities on the Ford Escape when you schedule a 2021 Ford Escape online test drive. The online test drive is simple and convenient to schedule right at home with your personal computer or phone. You can ask the helpful staff at Brondes Ford Maumee any questions that you have about the latest Escape during your virtual test drive. Additionally, you can learn more about how it compares to the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, which is another popular SUV. The Ford Escape has superior fuel economy and a wider range of power choices. Its cabin also has more innovative technology, and it has a more contemporary and exciting exterior design.

Performance

With a combined EPA-estimated 26 MPG, the latest Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee has one of the top fuel economy ratings in its class of small SUVs. The 2021 Toyota 4Runner, on the other hand, has one of the lowest combined fuel ratings at just 17 MPG. The Escape gives you the choice of three engines this year that you can try through an online test drive. To start, the Ford uses a turbo 1.5L engine with a three-cylinder configuration. This engine's maximum power rating is 181 HP, and it is capable of 190 LB-FT in torque. The top engine offered for the 2021 Escape is a four-cylinder 2.0L turbo engine capable of creating 250 HP and 280 LB-FT in torque. If you want the perfect balance of power and fuel economy, you can also select a hybrid powertrain that is standard on the Titanium trim and available with the SE or SEL trims. The hybrid gives the Escape a respectable top speed of 200 HP with a 2.5L engine and a separate electric motor. The Toyota RAV4, in contrast, does not have the option of hybrid mechanical system. There is just one engine available for the Toyota, and the Toyota only has a five-speed transmission compared to the eight-speed transmission that comes with the Ford. If driving excitement and fuel economy are priorities, the Ford is the optimal choice.

Interior and Features

All trims of the Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee have a stylish, tech-savvy, and comfortable interior. There are many features that come standard with all trim levels, and you'll find even more amenities across the board with a reshuffling of trim packages and features in 2021. WiFi is standard with the 2021 Ford Escape, and it also gets a central driver's display screen. A six-speaker sound system is also standard. Satellite radio is added to the second trim level, along with multiple USB charging ports. A panoramic sunroof and leather seats come with the top trims. The Toyota has a more dated interior compared to the Ford, and it doesn't offer as many amenities for each trim. WiFi is not standard in the 4Runner, and does not have as many standard safety components as the Ford.

Style

A 2021 Ford Escape online test drive will also give you a sense of the Ford's modern and dynamic style. The Ford features LED lighting and wheels that range in size from 17 inches to 19-inch wheels with a black paint color. Roof rails and fog lights are other notable features. The Toyota has a more traditional exterior design with a larger frame and boxier shape that doesn't give it the same contemporary vibe as the Ford Escape.

Contact Brondes Ford Maumee today for more details on the 2021 Ford Escape.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.