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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in |
*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 Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Escape will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is a little wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Ford Escape, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Ford Escape has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Escape doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Tiguan.
The Ford Escape has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Tiguan.