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| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Ford Escape | |
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#16 in Affordable Compact SUVs
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#1 in Affordable Compact SUVs
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2WD 4dr Man S *Ltd Avail*
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FWD 4dr S
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Prices
| MSRP | $22,995 | $23,530 | $22,470 |
| Invoice | $22,075 | $22,354 | $21,178 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | $22,571 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.4 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Critics' Rating | 7.4 | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Performance | 8.3 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Interior | 7.7 | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Reliability | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/121 | Gas/Ethanol I4 2.4/147 | Gas I4 2.5L/152 |
| MPG | 18 City / 26 Hwy | 22 City / 32 Hwy | 22 City / 31 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 102.500 | 112.5 | 105.900 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.300 | 187.8 | 178.100 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.200 | 72.5 | 72.400 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 66.300 | 66.3 | 66.300 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3433 | 3777 | 3598 |
Tires & Wheels
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Front Reading Lamps | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 95.300 | 99.7 | 98.100 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.100 | 40.9 | 39.900 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.100 | 41.2 | 40.400 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.200 | 55.8 | 56.000 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 54.6 | 54.800 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.000 | 39.2 | 39.000 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.800 | 39.9 | 36.800 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.800 | 55.3 | 55.300 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 51.1 | 52.400 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 56.100 | 63.7 | 68.100 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 23.800 | 31.5 | 34.300 |
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.4/147 | 2.5L/152 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 182 @ 6700 | 168 @ 6000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 207 @ 1700-5000 | 172 @ 4900 | 170 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
| Turning diameter | 39.400 | 40.0 | 37.000 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 18 (2012) | 22 | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 26 (2012) | 32 | 31 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.800 | 18.8 | 15.100 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four-link | Multi link | Semi-Trailing Arm |
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Transmission
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