Ford Escape vs Volkswagen Tiguan (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$435
- Escape: 1 mpg better, 6.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Tiguan: 21 hp more, 8 lb-ft more torque.
- Escape wins 8 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Escape | Tiguan | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,845 | $32,280 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 201 hp | Tiguan |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | Tiguan |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | Escape |
| Cargo, max | 65.4 cu ft | 58.9 cu ft | Escape |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.5 cu ft | 26.5 cu ft | Escape |
| Rear legroom | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | Escape |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | Escape |
| Length | 180.5 in | 184.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,283 lb | 3,801 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | Escape |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.0 in | Escape |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 8.0 s estimate | Escape |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Tiguan |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Escape Active FWD $30,350 | Tiguan S FWD $30,805 | $455 |
| Tiguan S FWD $30,805 | Escape ST-Line FWD $31,195 | $390 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Escape | Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,845 | $32,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,525 | $40,225 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escape wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Escape | 3% |
| Power | Tiguan | 10% |
| Space | Escape | 10% |
| Towing | Escape | 25% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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