Ford Escape vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Ford Escape $38,460

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Ford Escape vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Corolla leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Toyota Corolla

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Toyota Corolla

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Ford Escape

4.3/10

Winner

4.6/10

$38,460

Rating: 4.3/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Ford Escape	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Ford	Toyota
Model	Escape	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Crossover	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$38,460	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$38,460	$29,500
Dealer Price	$37,200	$28,299

Engine	2.0L EcoBoost Turbocharged 4-Cylinder	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	250 hp @ 5,500 rpm	169 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.8 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	124 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	26 MPGe combined (23 City / 31 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	410 miles total highway tank range	N/A
Emissions	340 g/mi CO2	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	12V starter battery	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.3/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	820	1680
Performance Score	8.7	8.0
Comfort Score	8.8	8.6
Safety Score	Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	8.5	9.2
Technology Score	9.2	8.5
Value Score	8.6	9.1

Pros	Punchy 250 hp 2.0L EcoBoost turbo engine option with 3,500 lbs towing capacity; Sliding second-row seats maximize either...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Base 1.5L 3-cylinder engine is noisy under hard acceleration; Interior plastic trims on lower spec models feel budget-or...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...