Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,432 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,666 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,601 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 62 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,026 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 996 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 904 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 827 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 1,877 L | 0 L |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |