The VW Tiguan is a versatile crossover with comfortable accommodations, appealing features, and refined style. A flexible cargo area provides excellent practicality. And as one of the few vehicles its size with an available third row, the Tiguan is great for families who need additional seatbelts while retaining city-friend maneuverability.
Shoppers from East Hampton to Smithtown can find the VW Tiguan at Riverhead Bay Volkswagen. While it's not the only option in the segment, the Tiguan delivers a well-rounded package that's tough to beat. To give you some examples, we've compiled a page comparing the Tiguan and Ford Escape, another prominent class competitor. Here's a quick look at a few highlights.
VW Tiguan vs. Ford Escape: Accommodations and Versatility
Front-wheel-drive Tiguan models have three-row accommodations for seven passengers, giving it the edge in seating over the two-row, five-seat Escape. If your Saville family doesn't need the additional seatbelts, the all-wheel-drive VW Tiguan has a standard two-row layout with impressive cargo capacity. Both the Escape and AWD Tiguan have 37 cubic feet behind the second row. However, the Tiguan has the advantage with the rear seats folded, offering 73.4 cubic feet to the Escape's 65.4
VW Tiguan vs. Ford Escape: Performance
The VW Tiguan is propelled by a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine with 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Escape's 1.5-liter turbo-three has a little less horsepower (180) but appreciably less torque (199 lb-ft). However, the most noticeable difference is in their handling dynamics. Accurate steering and smart suspension tuning make the Tiguan surprisingly engaging. The Ford Escape can't match the VW Tiguan's agility or driving refinement.
VW Tiguan vs. Ford Escape: Driver Aids
Both models come standard with collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. However, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot intervention are available in Tiguan's base model and standard in high tiers. The Ford Escape reserves these features for higher trim levels.
Test-Drive the VW Tiguan near Coram and Medford, NY
Reach out to Riverhead Bay Volkswagen to learn more about the VW Tiguan and its available features and financing opportunities. If you'd like a closer look at any of the new VW models in our inventory, we invite you to visit us in Riverhead for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.