Compare the Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen Tiguan
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Ford Explorer and the Volkswagen Tiguan feature light steering that helps with tight manoeuvres in town, and each provides enough adjustment in the front seats and steering wheel for drivers of all shapes and sizes to get comfortable. When tackling bumps, though, the Tiguan has well-judged suspension that settles quickly over large speed bumps, whereas the Explorer feels pretty stiff and never really settles over speed humps and potholes. Space in the back also sets them apart. Taller passengers may struggle for knee room in the Ford, but they will find plenty of room for their knees in the Volkswagen. If you need to haul a load behind you, the Tiguan can also tow more than the Explorer.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 652 litres (5+ suitcases) |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 652 litres |
| Length 4,468 mm | Length 4,539 mm |
| Width 1,871 mm | Width 1,859 mm |
| Height 1,639 mm | Height 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.