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Ford Escape Active
Suv · Hybrid
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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid
Suv · Hybrid
Ford Escape Active
Car A
Ford Escape Active
The Ford Escape Active hybrid focuses on city efficiency and good value, with adequate performance and a five-seat layout. Its very small 100-liter trunk limits cargo, but the 400 km range keeps daily commuting and short trips simple.
5 seatsSuvHybridHybrid
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid
Car B
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid
The Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid blends five-seat family practicality with plug-in efficiency, offering about 50 km of electric range and very low official consumption when charged regularly. With a 520-liter trunk and balanced performance, it’s a good value in its segment for growing families.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.5 L/100km245 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 32 / 74
City 51 / 54
Budget / value 51 / 70
Road trip 35 / 55
Performance 27 / 29
Cargo 16 / 37
Practical 35 / 60
Premium 16 / 27
Winter 24 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape Active · Orange = Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape Active Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Escape Active

  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption
  • 400 km range supports commuting and weekend hops
  • Urban-friendly acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) and 250 Nm for easy merging
  • Priced around 32,000, offering good value in its segment

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

  • 50 km electric range cuts fuel use on short commutes and errands.
  • Very low official combined consumption (1.5) makes it efficient for its class if you can charge at home or work.
  • Five seats and a 520-liter trunk handle family gear and weekly shops.
  • 245 hp, 400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8 s provide confident overtakes without chasing performance.

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Escape Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid if…
More power
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid puts out 245 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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