When searching for a new crossover SUV you want to make sure that you find one that has enough power and space for you but is also reliable. A great Volkswagen model for this is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. To show you how the 2018 Tiguan stacks up to the competition, we compared it to the 2018 Ford Escape.
In the comparison of the two vehicles, we found that not only is the 2018 Tiguan bigger, it also has more power. Seven passengers are able to travel in the Volkswagen Tiguan and only five seats are available in the Ford Escape. Drivers of the Volkswagen Tiguan will also be pleased to find the confidence that Volkswagen has in their vehicles. The basic warranty of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is for 72 months which shows its reliability.
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2018 Tiguan |
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2018 Escape |
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2.0L I4 8A | Engine | 2.5L I4 6A |
184 hp / 221 lb-ft torque | Horsepower / Torque | 168 hp / 170 lb-ft torque |
7 | Seating Capacity | 5 |
72,000 miles / 72 months | Basic Warranty Miles / Months | 36,000 miles / 36 months |
Along with being long-lasting, you also want your vehicle to be safe. Volkswagen knows this, so they engineer their vehicles to protect you and help keep you safe on the road. The 2018 Tiguan has a rigid safety cage that has crumple zones in the front and back to help absorb the crash energy. The Tiguan also has an Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) that automatically reacts in the event of an accident. If a collision that deploys the airbags does take place, the ICRS can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors and activate the hazard lights.
A few more safety features that are included with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan are the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and more.
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