Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Ford Escape SE 2021

Suv one:

Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

2021 Toyota Highlander XSE – Agressive SUV – Interior and Exterior Design

2021 Toyota Highlander XSE – Redline: First Look – 2020 Chicago Auto Show

2023 Toyota Highlander Review // Is the new engine any good?

High Efficiency Family Hauling - The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Is All About Economy

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD: Virtual Test Drive

Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander (Gas + Hybrid) - Best-in-Class MPG

Ford Escape PHEV review // One big problem

Is the 2022 Ford Escape a BETTER plug-in hybrid than a Toyota RAV4 Prime?

2018 Ford Escape passenger-side small overlap IIHS crash test

2020 Ford Escape - A Fusion replacement?

New Ford Escape Review // A Nice Surprise!

2020 Ford Escape Review & First Drive — A Small SUV Standout?

Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

28,110

Updated:

28 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Color:

Star White metallic tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Bronze Fire Metallic

#B20F2A

Antimatter blue Metallic

#142F47

Iconic Silver metallic

#C7CAD0

Velocity BLUE metallic

#3A8EC6

Carbonized Gray metallic

#4F453E

Desert Gold Metallic

#D2CDB8

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

Pros
Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…
...and fuel efficient
Great standard safety

Cons
Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models
Small-ish third row

By:

thecarconnection.com

The sporty-looking XSE trim level joins the Highlander lineup for 2021. It punches up the looks with more aggressive exterior styling, unique 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and a sportier calibration for the suspension. Elsewhere, LED projection headlamps are now a standard feature and all models receive additional driver-assistance features, including semi-automated emergency steering technology that's designed to help a driver avoid collisions.

Pros
Attractive design,
optional hybrid powertrain,
generous standard features.

Cons
Few driving thrills,
skimpy third-row room,
fussy interior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Toyota Highlander comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.New sporty XSE trim debuts.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Easy to see out of
Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine

Cons
Third row is kids-only
Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Ford Escape's #10 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
User-friendly infotainment system
Well-balanced ride and handling

Cons
Cheap cabin materials
Transmission sometimes hunts for the right gear

By:

usnews.com

Ford has expanded the availability of the hybrid powertrain to the SE and SEL trims for 2021; it's now standard on the top-spec Titanium model. Elsewhere, adaptive cruise control and a traffic-sign recognition feature join the optional Co-Pilot360 Plus package; a hands-free power liftgate and memory settings for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors are now part of the Technology package; and a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a keyless-entry keypad, and LED exterior lighting are now on the list of features in the Convenience package. A new 19-inch wheel design is optional on the Titanium model, and a Class II Trailer Tow package is now available on Escapes with the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Pros
Handsomely styled exterior, multiple powertrain options, safety tech comes standard.

Cons
Cheap interior on base models, rough-edged base three-cylinder engine, high starting price.

By:

caranddriver.com

For 2021 Hybrid powertrain now available on SEL trim.Traffic sign recognition added to models with adaptive cruise control.Minor shuffling of trim and package features.

Pros
Roomy and comfortable seating
Smooth ride quality
Easy-to-use controls
Available hybrid powertrain that gets around 40 mpg

Cons
Transmission's abrupt shifts
Lackluster handling

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

31.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

1.50L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

190ft-lbs

at 3 000rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

181hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

197.40in

181.30in

Width:

76.00in

74.10in

Height:

68.10in

66.10in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

Front Track:

62.40in

Rear Track:

61.80in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

106.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

40.00

Rear Head Room:

39.40

39.30

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

42.40in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

40.70in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

57.60in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

53.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

65.40cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

33.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4400.00lbs

3474.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Premium Cloth

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Single Zone Front Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

20 In.

17 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

Painted Alloy Wheels

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

Equipment Group 200A

Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist

Cold Weather Package

SE Sport Appearance Package

Convenience Package

Exterior Options:

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Ball

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wiring Harness

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Ball Mount

Rear Bumper Protector

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Paint Protection Film

Splash Guards (VP)

Front License Plate Bracket

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Panoramic Vista Roof

Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Liners

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Red Leather Interior

Cargo Cover

Carpet Mat Package

JBL Audio W/Integrated Navigation

Cargo Liner

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Tote

Cargo Net - Envelope

Illuminated Door Sills

Carpet Cargo Mat

8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fleet)

Cargo Area Protector (VP)

Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)

Front And Rear Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

Color:

Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth

#4B4744

Sandstone, premium cloth

#CBC2BE

Suv two:

Ford Escape SE 2021

Featured:

Search form

Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Ford Escape SE 2021

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

Comparisons