Published April 09 2021

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Ford Escape : More space and more performance

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2021 Ford Escape are two competent compact sport utility vehicles that are among the most popular in their crowded segment. Both the Tiguan and the Escape are designed to meet the needs of families and active buyers, but their recipes differ.

The Tiguan starts by offering the most standard torque in the segment while also offering more interior space and more features than the Escape. Here are the important questions to ask yourself when choosing between the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2021 Ford Escape.

Do driving pleasure and performance matter to you?

Does interior space matter to you?

Do luxury and refinement matter to you?

If you answered yes to any of the following questions, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan will provide better satisfaction and a better overall experience than the 2021 Ford Escape.

Here is a breakdown of the key specs that differentiate the 2021 Tiguan and 2021 Escape.

	2021 Volkswagen Tiguan	2021 Ford Escape
Standard Horsepower	184 hp	180 hp
Standard Torque	221 lb.-ft.	190 lb.-ft.
Base Warranty	4 years/80,000 km	3 years/60,000 km
Cargo space	2,081 litres	1,852 litres

The first thing we notice here is that the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has a lot more space than the 2021 Ford Escape. It has roughly 150 more litres of cargo space with the rear seats folded, and 1,065 litres vs 869 litres with the rear seats lowered.

The Tiguan is one of the most spacious compact SUVs you can while the 2021 Ford Escape is one of the smallest. The numbers don’t lie.

Next up, the 2021 Tiguan offers one of the most powerful engines in the segment and certainly the most torque. The four-cylinder turbo is also quite fuel-efficient. The 2021 Ford Escape offers a base three-cylinder engine, an odd choice and ultimately, a different type of engine that offers a different type of driving experience.

Last but certainly not least, the new Tiguan offers a range of other benefits that include a longer warranty and more advanced features, many of which you won’t find on the 2021 Escape like the fully digital instrument cluster.

If you would like to see how the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan behaves on the road, give us a call today! We look forward to welcoming you and helping you find the right new SUV for your needs.