Ford Escape vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (180.5 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 300 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,802 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 300 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,802 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (180.5 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 185.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,802 lb | 300 lb |
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