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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Ford Escape Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
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Ford Escape
2024 Volkswagen
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$36,490 - $54,940
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 132TSI Life review
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is approaching the end of its life, but it's still a solid and practical family SUV.
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Scott Collie
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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 9.3 - 13 | |
