Ford Everest vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Ford Everest at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Ford Everest, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ford Everest stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ford Everest gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Ford Everest uses a Diesel V6 Turbo producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 103kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ford Everest measures 4,914mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 552mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Toyota C-HR a 129L advantage. The Ford Everest seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 2,775kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ford Everest costs about $2,423 a year (8.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,283 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ford Everest) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Ford Everest: more power (184kW against 103kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $68,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (388L against 259L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,423).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 75

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Ford Everest's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 41 points), performance (Ford Everest ahead by 32 points), practicality (Ford Everest ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,283 less (4 L/100km against 8.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 259L in the Ford Everest, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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