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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 Ford Escape 2012 Toyota RAV4
 
2WD 4dr Man S *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Man S
  • 2WD 4dr Man S *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto S *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto S
  • 2WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Auto S *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof
  • 4WD 4dr Auto S
  • 4WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SE
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SE
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SEL *Ltd Avail*
  • 2WD 4dr Auto SEL
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SEL *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Auto SEL
FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr SE
  • 4WD 4dr SE
  • FWD 4dr SEL
  • 4WD 4dr SEL
  • FWD 4dr Titanium
  • 4WD 4dr Titanium
FWD 4dr I4 (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr I4 (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr I4 (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr I4 Sport (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr V6 (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr I4 Limited (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr I4 Sport (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr V6 (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr I4 Limited (Natl)
  • FWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl)
  • 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)

Prices

MSRP $22,995 $22,470 $22,650
Invoice $22,075 $21,178 $21,178
Avg. Paid N/A $22,611 N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall 7.4 8.6 8.4
Critics' Rating 7.4 9.5 9.1
Performance 8.3 8.4 8.1
Interior 7.7 7.6 7.4
Safety 9.0 9.4 8.1
Reliability 2.5 2.5 4.5

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Car-like handling
  • Powerful engine
  • High-quality cabin
  • Excellent safety score
  • Small-car handling
  • Good fuel economy, even with four-wheel drive
  • Comfortable seating for five
  • Strong safety score
  • Powerful optional V6
  • Can seat up to seven with available third row
  • Lots of cargo room
Cons
  • Small cargo hold
  • Gets expensive with options
  • Subpar fuel economy
  • Confusing MyFord Touch infotainment system
  • Uninspiring base engine
  • Fickle motion-activated liftgate 
  • Awkward cargo door
  • Competitors have nicer interiors
  • Rivals have more refined performance

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 I4 2.5L/152 Gas I4 2.5L/152
MPG 18 City / 26 Hwy 22 City / 31 Hwy 22 City / 28 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 102.500 105.900 104.7
Length, Overall (in) 174.300 178.100 181.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.200 72.400 71.5
Height, Overall (in) 66.300 66.300 66.3

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Optional
Sliding Rear Window Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Sun/Moon Roof Optional
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Optional
Running Boards Optional
Rear Spoiler Optional Standard Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3433 3598 3360

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Optional
Chrome Wheels Standard Standard Optional
Wheel Locks Standard Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard Standard

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Optional

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard Optional
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Optional
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard
Interior Cargo Shade Standard Optional
Luggage Rack Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional
Heated Mirrors Standard
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 95.300 98.100 108.2
Front Head Room (in) 39.100 39.900 40.8
Front Leg Room (in) 40.100 40.400 41.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.200 56.000 57.1
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD - 54.800 53.8
Second Head Room (in) 39.000 39.000 39.7
Second Leg Room (in) 35.800 36.800 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.800 55.300 55.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD - 52.400 52.4
Third Leg Room (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 56.100 68.100 73.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 23.800 34.300 36.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control Standard
Dual Zone A/C Optional
A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Optional
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Standard Optional Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Additional Rear Seat Optional
Driver Lumbar Standard
Passenger Lumbar Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Optional
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Locking Rear Differential Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.5L/152 2.5L/152
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 200 @ 5100-6000 168 @ 6000 179 @ 6000
Torque (Net @ RPM) 207 @ 1700-5000 170 @ 4500 172 @ 4000
Transmission Manual Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/OD
Turning diameter 39.400 37.000 34.8

Fuel

Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18 (2012) 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26 (2012) 31 28
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.800 15.100 15.9

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Four-link Semi-Trailing Arm Double-wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Coil spring

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode Standard
4-Speed Automatic Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard
Manual Standard Optional
6-Speed Manual Standard