Overview
The 2022 Ford Edge may have quite the competitor in the 2022 Toyota RAV4 with its economical pricing and impressive fuel economy. Luckily, the 2022 Ford Edge knows how to cater to its customers with its numerous driver-assist features and powerful engines. Let’s compare.
Trims
2022 Ford Edge:
- SE: $38,905
- SEL: $40,705
- ST-Line: $44,505
- Titanium: $44,505
- ST: $47,705
2022 Toyota RAV4:
- LE: $28,000
- XLE: $29,000
- XLE Premium: $32,000
- Adventure: $35,000
- Limited: $37,000
- TRD Off-Road: $38,000
Power
The 2022 Ford Edge is powered by a turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder engine that is paired to an 8-speed automatic, cranking out 250 horsepower. Fuel economy is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. It also offers another engine for the ST which is a twin turbo 2.7-liter V6 that delivers an impressive 335 hp and 19/25 mpg. It also comes standard with AWD.
On the other hand, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 offers a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission and 203 horsepower. Fuel economy is 27 in the city and 35 on the highway. Front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is available on some of the higher trims. The Adventure trim, for example, offers an AWD trim that can disconnect the rear axle to improve mileage.
Interior/Exterior
The inside of the 2022 Ford Edge is traditional with most of the focus on passenger comfort and optimizing cargo space. A safe in the center console is now offered and cargo volume is measured between 39.2-73.4 cubic feet depending on if the rear seats are folded. If you need a little more luxe, you can opt for additional packages like the Black Appearance package which adds 19-inch black wheels and black exterior accents. Or the Adventure package which offers black and gray exterior accents, 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires and faux-leather upholstery.
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 added newly designed headlights, a Cavalry Blue paint color and LED fog lights on every trim besides the base, which is purely economical. It keeps things simple with a plastic steering wheel, cloth seats and single-zone climate control. However, the XLE Premium is more luxurious with 19-inch wheels, a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, faux-leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Higher trims also add ventilated seats. If you need cargo space, the rear seats fold almost flat for a decent amount of room and a shelf on the dash pairs well with the large storage compartment in the center console.
Tech
2022 Ford Edge:
- Sync4 software
- 12-inch touchscreen
- Wifi hotspot
- Apple carplay/ Android auto
- Available in-dash navigation
2022 Toyota RAV4:
- 7-8-inch screen
- 4G LTE WIFI hotspot
- Apple Carplay/Android Auto
- JBL premium audio system
- Wireless charging pad
- Navigation
- Optional Scout GPS Link
Safety
2022 Ford Edge:
- Standard lane departure warning & lane keep assist
- Standard automatic emergency braking
- Available adaptive cruise control
2022 Toyota RAV4:
- Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning
Conclusion
Although a little pricier, the 2022 Ford Edge offers more in horsepower, with a separate engine option for the ST and a vast amount of cargo space. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is very economical and it shows when you look at the stripped down base model. For an ideal combination of all things luxurious and efficient, choose the 2022 Ford Edge. Come take a look today.