Compare Ford Escape Hybrid vs Volkswagen Taos

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 44 MPG

Hwy: 37 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 28 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

200 hp @ 6250 rpm

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

155 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,491 lbs

3,175 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

1,500 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

41 MPG

31 MPG

City

44 MPG

28 MPG

Highway

37 MPG

36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.3 Tons/yr

5.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.3 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

629.2 miles

369.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

529.1 miles

475.2 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size

1.1 kWh

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

180.5 in

175.8 in

Height

65.9 in

64.4 in

Max Width

74.1 in

72.5 in

Front Width

62.4 in

61.9 in

Rear Width

61.8 in

60.5 in

Wheelbase

106.7 in

105.9 in

Ground Clearance

6.8 in

6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.4 in

40.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

40 in

40.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

56.5 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.2 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.9 in

37.9 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.3 in

39.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

55.2 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.3 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

60.8 ft³

65.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

34.4 ft³

27.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

34.4 ft³

27.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.4 ft

37.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire

P225/65HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire

P225/65HR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iced Blue Silver Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White

Deep Black Pearl
Dusk Blue Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A

Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Optional

Not Available

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Optional

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare Ford Escape Hybrid vs Volkswagen Taos

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary