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2021 Ford
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| Invoice* | $24,788 to $34,997 | $22,075 to $31,724 |
| MPG - City | 23 - 44 | 25 - 28 |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 37 | 32 - 36 |
| Engine(s) | I-3, Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Taos, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Escape offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Taos, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Taos, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Escape is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Taos.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Ford Escape will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Volkswagen Taos.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Escape, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Escape doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Taos.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Ford Escape has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Volkswagen Taos.
The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Taos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Ford Escape is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Taos.