Ford Escape vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.6 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 54 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.6 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 54 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,515 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 174.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 66.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 102.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,515 lb | 54 lb |
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