Which should you choose, the 2022 Ford Edge or Toyota RAV4? After all, both of these crossover SUVs are known for their smooth, safe performance and reliability. Dive into our comparison guide, and we’ll help you better tell these models apart.
Lowest Price: 2022 Toyota RAV4
As the smaller option, the compact RAV4 gives you a lower starting price, $26,975. The Edge is a midsize crossover, and it gives you more space, greater power, and a sportier performance, but it also costs more, starting at $37,945.
Power & Performance: 2022 Ford Edge
Unlike the RAV4, the Edge offers two engine options. You’ll also find that both options deliver more power than the RAV4 can muster. And every Edge comes standard with all-wheel drive, performance gear that both sends you down light off-road trails and helps you maintain safety on wet pavement.
Edge performance specs include:
- Turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) + eight-speed automatic transmission
- Turbo 2.7L V6 (335 hp, 380 lb-ft) + seven-speed automatic
- All-wheel drive
Every Toyota RAV4 has the same engine. And while front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is optional. Adding this performance gear makes this compact crossover a little sportier, providing extra traction whenever you need it.
RAV4 performance specs include:
- 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine (203 hp, 184 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
Passenger Space & Comfort: 2022 Ford Edge
As a midsize crossover, the Edge is notably roomier than the compact RAV4. In comparison, the Edge is wider, with a few inches of hip and shoulder room up front, and nearly 10 extra inches in the back. There are a few extra inches of legroom up front, and almost 3 extra inches in the back seats. The Edge’s cargo hold (39.2 cubic feet) also gives you more room for your stuff than in the RAV4 (which has 37.6 cubes behind the rear seats).
In addition to its extra space, the Edge’s standard lineup also gives you a little more comfort, with dual-zone automatic climate control. This system, which lets driver and front passenger create their own temperate zones, is optional for the RAV4. But both crossovers offer different trim levels, with increasing levels of luxury, adding features that include leather seating and sunroofs.
Tech Gear: 2022 Ford Edge
The Edge comes standard with Ford’s new infotainment system, SYNC 4. Compared to the outgoing system, it adds a faster processor, a bigger, 12-inch central touchscreen, and the new wireless versions of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Every Edge also includes the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids, which includes technology that can help you avoid an accident by hitting the brakes or gently guiding you back inside your lane.
Back on the Toyota RAV4, Toyota’s standard infotainment system features a 7-inch touchscreen and the older, wired-in versions of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. While Toyota’s infotainment system isn’t quite as cutting-edge, it does match the Edge in terms of safety aids. Standard features include forward collision mitigation and a lane-keeping system.
Your New Crossover
The midsize 2022 Ford Edge is clearly the better option for drivers who prioritize interior space and comfort. But this Ford crossover is also stocked with cutting-edge infotainment, including the latest smartphone connectivity. You’ll also love how it feels on the road, as well as the fact that the Edge lets you configure performance to prioritize speed or efficiency.