Honda CRV vs Rav 4 vs Ford Escape

[Anonymous]

Looking at all three cars, which fall into the crossover SUV category and are a similar size. Ford Escape is #3, but would like to hear thoughts from folks who have compared these same cars. We drive our cars for 15 plus years.

[Anonymous]

My mechanic told me he can only recommend Hondas or Toyotas to anybody. I had three Fords and regret having every single one of them. None of Fords last 15 years. Mechanic even told me if that he would recommend slightly used Toyota or Honda over all other cars brand new. Not taking into account high end cars.

[Anonymous]

I’m into year 12 with my RAV 4. Love it.

[Anonymous]

Honda CRV
Toyota Rav 4





















Ford Escape


(I only ranked the CRV ahead of the RAV because I prefer the aesthics of the CRV for some reason but they’re both durable, reliable vehicles that’ll last forever. Would not buy a Ford.)

[Anonymous]

I bought a loaded, new CRV in 2007 and I don’t ever want to drive anything else! It’s got 185K on it and the only money I’ve put into it is routine stuff. I grew up in Michigan so ALWAYS drove domestics (had 1993 Ford Taurus and 2001 Chevy Blazer previously) before giving up and getting a Honda. Highly recommend. I think Ford is improving but for now...go with the Honda or Toyota.

[Anonymous]

Drove all three. Bought a Ford Escape. I am short and felt like seat gave me the best visibility. Compared to cars I have owned in the past it seems expensive to maintain. I spend about $500.00 a year on average. I probably won’t buy one again.

[Anonymous]

Another person who has a Toyota and a Honda who is very happy.

I too have heard time and time again from mechanics and car owners: Honda and Toyota all the way.

[Anonymous]

The one you like driving but all are really small. I'd go slightly bigger.

[Anonymous]

I bought an Escape in 2005. My dad and my brother liked it so much they bought Escapes. Mine just died, so it only lasted 12 years. My dad gave me his since he doesn't drive anymore and my brother's was wrecked in an accident.

We rented one of the new ones a couple months ago and really liked it.

[Anonymous]

I love my CR-V.

[Anonymous]

Escape is less reliable than other two, especially if you intend to keep the car for more than 5 years.

CRV has much better acceleration (top model with turbo engine). The only downside in CRV for me was interior design and too much noise during the driving (on 2017 model).

RAV has a little bit better interior layout, but not the best choices in the material, does not have turbo engine, therefore very little power.

Otherwise, CRV and RAV are very comparable and i think it is only the mater of style choice.

If you are still looking, try to drive Mazda 5 and Subaru Forester. They are in the same price range, just a little bit different driving feeling. Mazda is ride is very soft, great acceleration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking at all three cars, which fall into the crossover SUV category and are a similar size. Ford Escape is #3, but would like to hear thoughts from folks who have compared these same cars. We drive our cars for 15 plus years.

Not with a Ford.

[Anonymous]

I love my 2009 Escape. I have spent very little on repairs.

[Anonymous]

Just made this decision (but was looking at the cx-9 not Escape) and bought a 2017 hybrid rav4 this weekend. I honestly don't think you can make a bad choice between the crv and rav4, but I have a friend with a hybrid camry and he was so enthusiastic about it it tipped me to the rav4 hybrid side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Escape is less reliable than other two, especially if you intend to keep the car for more than 5 years.

CRV has much better acceleration (top model with turbo engine). The only downside in CRV for me was interior design and too much noise during the driving (on 2017 model).

RAV has a little bit better interior layout, but not the best choices in the material, does not have turbo engine, therefore very little power.

Otherwise, CRV and RAV are very comparable and i think it is only the mater of style choice.

If you are still looking, try to drive Mazda 5 and Subaru Forester. They are in the same price range, just a little bit different driving feeling. Mazda is ride is very soft, great acceleration.

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