Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019

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Ford Escape SEL 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,450

Updated:

17 Mar 2018

41,030

Updated:

01 May 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2019

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.70gals

19.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Canyon Ridge Metallic

#9E735B

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C0BFC4

Lightning Blue Metallic

#34496F

Magnetic Metallic

#646368

Oxford White

#DDDEDE

Shadow Black

#303030

White Gold Metallic

#BBB5AB

Color:

Alumina Jade Metallic

#5D655E

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Toasted Walnut Pearl

#6C534E

Midnight Black Metallic

#24231E

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

#581826

Predawn Gray Mica

#5D5B60

Shoreline Blue Pearl

#425C73

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Toyota Highlander ranked #14 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 47 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable and quiet
Stylish cabin with first-rate materials
Lots of standard advanced safety features
Optional V6 engine is robust and fuel-efficient

Cons
Confining third-row seat
So-so standard four-cylinder engine

By:

usnews.com

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

Pros
Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid
Luxurious ride quality

Cons
Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Third row's just average

By:

thecarconnection.com

Only minor styling revisions for 2019.The 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.

PROS
Standard high-tech safety features
Strong V6 engine with good fuel economy
Quiet and pleasantly compliant ride

CONS
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in many competitors
Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
Weak power delivery of the base four-cylinder engine

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

3.50L

Torque:

177ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

Horsepower:

179hp

at 6 000rpm

295hp

at 6 600rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

38.70Feet

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:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

178.10in

192.50in

Width:

72.40in

75.80in

Height:

66.30in

68.10in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

8.00in

Front Track:

61.50in

64.40in

Rear Track:

61.60in

64.20in

Wheel Base:

105.90in

109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.90

39.50

Rear Head Room:

39.00

39.60

Front Leg Room:

43.10in

44.20in

Rear leg room:

37.30in

38.40in

Front Hip Room:

54.50in

57.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.90in

59.30in

Rear Hip Room:

52.40in

57.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

59.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.00cu.ft

83.20cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

34.00cu.ft

13.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.10degrees

Curb Weight:

3678.00lbs

4464.00lbs

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

1 One-Touch Power Window

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Bucket front seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4-Way Power Passenger Seat

8-Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Center Armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Interior Air Filtration

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

USB Connection

USB connection

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 Total Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

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 brakes

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:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Turn signal mirrors

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Glass Breakage Sensor

Pre-Collision Safety System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages:

1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package

Equipment Group 300A

Safe And Smart Package

Sel Sport Appearance Package

Protection Package #3

Preferred Accessory Package

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Protection Package #1

Four Season Floor Liner/Mat Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Splash Guards (VP)

Black Roof Rail Cross Bars

Power Panoramic Vista Roof

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Rear Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Film

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Door Edge Guards

Mudguards

Special Color

Towing Receiver Hitch W/Wire Harness Package

Alloy Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats

Interior Cargo Cover

Cargo Area Protector

Smoker's Package (Fleet)

Carpet Mat Package

Cargo Net- Envelope

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Universal Tablet Holder

Wireless Headphones

Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System

Cargo Cover

2nd Row Bench Seat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#434343

Color:

Ash, leather

#494949

Black, leather

#0F0F0F

Almond, leather

#C1AF8F

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Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019

General

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Kluger

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

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