Car A
Volkswagen Tiguan R
Quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) and 320 hp meet five-seat practicality and a 615-liter trunk. A good-value choice for growing families who also take road trips.
Volkswagen Tiguan R
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Ford Edge ST
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Ford Edge ST
The Ford Edge ST blends strong V6 performance with a large cargo area to suit growing families and road trips. It’s quick and spacious, though fuel use and city suitability aren’t its strengths.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
77
/
86
City
43
/
28
Budget / value
55
/
52
Road trip
57
/
74
Performance
29
/
28
Cargo
42
/
70
Practical
54
/
58
Premium
31
/
37
Winter
36
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Tiguan R · Orange = Ford Edge ST
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Volkswagen Tiguan R
Ford Edge ST
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Volkswagen Tiguan R
- 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s makes passing and merging easy
- 615-liter trunk handles strollers, sports gear, and luggage
- Five seats fit a growing family
- Good value in its segment given performance and space
- Combined 9 l/100 km consumption is higher than efficiency-first options
- Only five seats; not suitable if you need a third row
- Performance focus may be unnecessary if you just want basic commuting
- Less focused on a premium-luxury experience
Ford Edge ST
- Quick acceleration supports confident highway merging and passing
- 1110 L cargo space accommodates family gear and luggage
- Five seats and road‑trip readiness align with family use
- Safety ranks among its stronger signals for family priorities
- Combined 10.7 L/100 km consumption may be higher than economy‑focused options
- Less suited to city driving per usage signals
- Despite power, it’s not aimed at performance driving
- Price around 43,995 may not fit tighter budgets
Verdict
Pick Volkswagen Tiguan R if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Tiguan R uses 9.0 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Edge ST if…
More power
Ford Edge ST puts out 335 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.