2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr Auto Trendline // 2012 Ford Escape FWD 4dr Hybrid comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 80% Volkswagen Tiguan zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 73% Ford Escape zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$26,390	CA$38,599
Fees	CA$1,610	CA$1,550
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$496/month	CA$726/month
Powertrain
Combined power	-	177 hp
Combined torque	-	N/A
Engine	2.0 l I-4	2.5 l I-4
Power	200 hp @ 5,100 rpm (149 kW)	155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW)
Torque	207 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 5,000 rpm (281 N·m)	136 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (184 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Atmospheric
Fuel	Premium	Regular
Engine	-	Electric
Power	-	94 hp @ 5,000 rpm (70 kW)
Torque	-	N/A (N/A)
Transmission	6-speed automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
Energy	-	N/A
Voltage	-	330 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	N/A	Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid
Assembly	N/A	Kansas City, MO, US
Generation	N/A	2
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	10.7 L/100km	6.9 L/100km
Highway	8.0 L/100km	7.8 L/100km
Combined	9.5 L/100km	7.3 L/100km
Autonomy	673 km	780 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	219 g/km	168 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	N/A	optional
Heated front seats	optional	N/A
Remote engine start	N/A	optional
GPS	N/A	optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	optional
CD player	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available
Bluetooth audio	N/A	optional
Premium audio system	N/A	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter	12 m	11 m
Front suspension	N/A	N/A
Rear suspension	N/A	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Drum (ABS)
Front tires	215/65R16	P235/70R16
Rear tires	215/65R16	P235/70R16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,427 mm (174″)	4,437 mm (175″)
Width	1,808 mm (71″)	1,806 mm (71″)
Height	1,684 mm (66″)	1,720 mm (68″)
Wheelbase	2,604 mm (103″)	2,619 mm (103″)
Front track	1,570 mm (62″)	1,542 mm (61″)
Rear track	1,570 mm (62″)	1,529 mm (60″)
Weight	1,544 kg (3,404 lb)	1,656 kg (3,651 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 1,600 l and 2,299 l	between 875 l and 1,880 l
Fuel tank	64 l (14 gal)	57 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity	998 kg (2,200 lb)	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	9.9 s
80-120 km/h	N/A	7.7 s
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	45 m
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Driving	9/10	7/10
Safety	8/10	8/10
Interior	7/10	7/10
Reliability	7/10	7/10
Winter driving	9/10	8/10
Comfort	8/10	7/10
Average	80%	73%

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