The Highlander Hybrid is rated to tow 4500 lbs. The Ford Escape Hybrid is rated for 1,000 lbs. towing.

Mileage is higher in the Escape, by 4-5MPG combined. You can take 7 passengers in the HiHy, 5 in the FEH.

'04 Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear warn system, compass mirror, EV mode button, 8" subwoofer in right rear cubby & 6" subs under seats, power lumbar in the front seats, Coastaletech hitch w/ Aspen bike/snowboard rack. iPod2car, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, and DVD video, solid 47 MPG @ 70000 miles.