Volkswagen Tiguan vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Ford Escape
- Length186.1 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.9 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
- Curb weight3,765 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.2 in shorter (186.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 328 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 328 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.2 in shorter (186.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 180.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 66.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 106.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 3,483 lb | 328 lb |
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