There’s a lot to love about both the 2020 Ford Edge and Toyota C-HR, two crossovers that deliver family-friendly cabins and road-trip-ready tech features. But which of these crossover SUVs is best suited to your daily drive? Our comparison guide is here to give you a definitive look at the Edge and the C-HR.
Sporty Performance: 2020 Ford Edge
If you want a crossover with a sporty side, you’re going to need the Ford Edge. This midsize crossover is quick to get up to speed, whether you go with the standard 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine or upgrade to the 335-horsepower twin-turbo V6. You’ll also appreciate the Edge’s sharp steering and Sport mode, both of which boost your confidence around life’s twists and turns. The Edge also offers optional all-wheel drive, trail-friendly performance gear that you won’t find on the C-HR.
There’s only one engine for the 2020 Toyota C-HR, a 144-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Every model also features a continuously variable transmission that sends power to the front wheels. It’s not as quick or powerful as the Edge, but the C-HR will get you around town efficiently.
Thrifty Ride: 2020 Toyota C-HR
The less-powerful C-HR will help you save money on fuel. Every trim model is EPA-rated to earn 29 mpg (27 city/31 highway mpg).
The Edge is a bit more complicated. In addition to being more powerful, Ford’s crossovers also offers a couple of engine options as well as all-wheel drive. Therefore, EPA ratings may vary from model to model. With the base engine and front-wheel drive, the Edge earns up to 24 mpg combined (21/29 mpg).
Space and Comfort: 2020 Ford Edge
As a midsize crossover, it almost goes without saying that the Ford Edge is more spacious than the subcompact Toyota C-HR. But the Edge is roomy even for a midsize crossover, with more than enough head and legroom for your whole crew. Behind the rear seats, you can load weekend bags and camping gear into the Edge’s 39.2-cubic-foot cargo hold. Besides not offering quite as much legroom, the C-HR is also short on cargo space, with 19.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats.
However, you can count on both crossovers for luxury features. Move up the trim levels to enjoy these models’ optional leather seats, heated steering wheels, or hands-free liftgates.
Tech Gear: It’s a Tie!
Here, the Edge and the C-HR actually have a lot in common. Both crossovers come standard with all the latest tech gear, including touch-screen infotainment interfaces and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Execution is also good, with intuitive controls and responsive touch screens on both sides.
Also, both crossovers also include a long list of safety aids, such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, as standard equipment. And, whether you choose the Edge or the C-HR, these features do a great job of detecting danger without overdoing it.
The Verdict
The 2020 Toyota C-HR is thrifty and city-friendly, but the 2020 Ford Edge is ultimately more desirable. Ford’s crossover offers much more passenger space, friendly tech gear, and a flexible daily drive. When it’s time for some weekend fun, the Edge also tows more and, with the right equipment, ventures into off-road territory.