When you are looking for a pre-owned compact SUV, you will find that you have multiple options available to you. One of those options is the Toyota RAV4 which has become the best-selling sport utility vehicle in Canada and remains one of the most appealing used SUVs you can buy. The Toyota RAV4 stands out as a pre-owned SUV for many of the same reasons that dictate its success as a new model. It delivers impressive versatility as well as remarkable performance that doesn't compromise fuel economy. It also delivers unwavering reliability that provides used RAV4 owners with complete peace of mind.

Here we compare pre-owned Toyota RAV4 models to pre-owned Ford Escape models. The Ford Escape is another popular used SUV on the market, and it also has a lot to offer. Let's take a closer look at how used RAV4 models and pre-owned Ford Escape models compare when it comes to performance, interior space, and more.

Performance

The Toyota RAV4 was redesigned in 2019 and every used model since then offers either a hybrid engine or a 2.5-litre four-cylinder. Here we will focus on the latter engine which delivers 203 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. This gives used RAV4 models a distinct advantage as the powertrain provides more horsepower than the vast majority of competing SUVs.

Pre-owned Ford Escape models can come with multiple engines including a base 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 168 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque although most models will feature a turbocharged 1.5-litre three cylinder with 179 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque. In either case, used RAV4 models deliver quicker accelerations and better performance overall.

Fuel economy

The other distinct element of pre-owned Toyota RAV4 models is their impressive fuel economy. The RAV4 averages under 10 L per 100 km even with all-wheel drive while front-wheel-drive models average under 8 L per 100 km. Pre-owned Ford Escape models are on the other end of the spectrum with an average fuel consumption rating of over 11 L per 100 km in the city and nearly 9 L per 100 km on the highway. In other words, pre-owned Toyota RAV4 models deliver significantly better fuel economy.

Interior space

Following its redesigned in 2019, the Toyota RAV4 became one of the most welcoming SUVs in its segment. With over 1,000 mm of rear headroom and 960 mm of rear legroom, it provides better rear versatility than a pre-owned Ford Escape.

Cargo space

A pre-owned Toyota RAV4 will also be more spacious than a used Ford Escape. With nearly 2,000 L of total cargo space and 1,065 L of cargo space behind the rear seats, the RAV4 offers more than 100 extra litres of cargo space compared to the Escape. 

Both pre-owned SUVs have a lot to offer and it all depends on your needs. That said, buying a pre-owned Toyota RAV4 means getting a used SUV with performance, fuel economy, and interior space characteristics that are among the best on the market in this segment. Give us a call today to learn more.