Comparison: 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime vs 2024 Ford Escape PHEV

As you may or may not know, the 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime is a very popular vehicle. So much so that wait times range from 6 months to a couple of years (depending on region). So if you don’t have the patience to wait for one, is something like the 2024 Ford Escape PHEV a good alternative to the popular Rav4 Prime?
Both crossovers are powered by 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engines. Of the two, it’s the engine in the Toyota that is more powerful with 177 hp & 165 lb-ft (132 kW / 224 Nm). The one in the Escape PHEV produces 163 hp & 155 lb-ft of torque (121 kW / 210 Nm). With the addition of the electric motors, it’s the Toyota once again leading the top trump cards with a system total output of 302 hp (225 kW) while the Ford Escape PHEV produces just 210 hp (156 kW).
Of these two crossover SUVs, the 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime has a larger battery at 18.1 kWh. This enables it to drive for a claimed 68 (42 Miles) km on electricity alone. I managed to squeeze 72 km (44 Miles) out of the battery with climate control running at all times. The 2024 Ford Escape PHEV has a smaller 14.4 kWh battery pack which enables it to drive for a claimed 60 km (37 Miles) of electric-only range. In the Ford, I managed 55 km (34 Miles). It was a bit less than the claimed range but I did have to drive on a highway for a while which meant less opportunities to use regenerative braking.
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0:00 Intro - Don't Forget to Subscribe :)
1:04 Performance - Which crossover has the longer range?
7:43 Comfort - Which one is more comfortable?
12:10 Odds and Ends - How much do they cost?
13:57 Conclusion - Is the Escape PHEV a good alternative?

[@baltazarkosa29]

I've been watching your reviews with great interest! good job!

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy my videos!

[@MrRaitzi]

I got lucky in 2023 and bought Rav4 prime just walking in and buying car they had on floor. Of course it is easier here in Europe.

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Is the Rav4 Prime the same in Europe as it is here in North America?

[@MrRaitzi]

@@MGReviewsBlog more or less. I have the medium trim. Digital rear mirror, upgraded stereo and most tof driver aids but not automatic braking or 360 camera. We have premium but I didn't want it because it has 19 inch rims instead of 18 which give better fuel economy and ride.

[@trulycommonman7673]

A similar review between Rav4Prime and Mitsubishi Outlander Phev please !

[@MGReviewsBlog]

Noted! I will attempt that if I can get my hands on an Outlander again.

[@trulycommonman7673]

@@MGReviewsBlog Thank you so much

[@beznaposta]

Typical biased review from which Ford has to make the best of. You give the highest possible range for a Ford and then add another 5k miles to it and then give the lowest range for a Toyota! In reality, this Toyota RAV4 can go over 90km in the city purely on battery power!!!

[@MGReviewsBlog]

If you can make the Rav4 Prime (North American spec, not Euro spec) go 90+ km on electricity only, great for you.

[@Pac0ization]

Interesting comment... It seems like you didn't like the reviewer's opinion so you offered your own biased opinion. That's fine and I believe you. I can even share from my own experience as I own Ford Escape PHEV 2024 and my usually commute is about 52km, 90% of it is highway (no A/C on) during which the battery drops from 90% (I don't charge above 90) to 10-13% (the worst case scenario). The best result I saw so far was a drop from 90%-25% on the same route, which would be equal to something like 80km of electric range.