Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.1 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 174.7 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.7 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3777 lb. | 3254 lb. | 523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.9 in | 0.0 in | 27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 |