Ford - Escape VS Volkswagen

Details	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Brand	Ford	Volkswagen
Model	Escape	Passat
Generation	Escape IV (facelift 2023)	Passat Variant (B9)
Modification	1.5 EcoBoost (180 Hp) Automatic	1.5 TSI (204 Hp) eHybrid DSG
Start Of Production	2023	March, 2024

Performance

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating

Body & Dimensions

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating
Body Type	SUV	Station wagon (estate)
Seats	5	5
Doors	5	5
Length	4575 mm 180.12 in.	4917 mm 193.58 in.
Width	1882 mm 74.09 in.	1849 mm 72.8 in.
Width Including Mirrors	2174 mm 85.59 in.	2090 mm 82.28 in.
Height	1676 mm 65.98 in.	1521 mm 59.88 in.
Wheelbase	2710 mm 106.69 in.	2839 mm 111.77 in.
Front Track	1585 mm 62.4 in.	1577-1585 mm 62.09 - 62.4 in.
Rear Track	1570 mm 61.81 in.	1560-1574 mm 61.42 - 61.97 in.
Width With Mirrors Folded	1999 mm 78.7 in.	None

Fuel Consumption

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol / electricity
Fuel Consumption Urban	8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l	None
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l	None

Engine & Transmission

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine	PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Power	180 Hp @ 6000 rpm.	150 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre	120.2 Hp/l	100.1 Hp/l
Torque	270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.	250 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse	Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement	1497 cm3 91.35 cu. in.	1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	3	4
Engine Configuration	Inline	Inline
Cylinder Bore	84 mm 3.31 in.	74.5 mm 2.93 in.
Piston Stroke	90 mm 3.54 in.	85.9 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio	11	None
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Injection System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharger, Intercooler	Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain	DOHC, Ti-VCT	DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	4.73 l 5 US qt \| 4.16 UK qt	None
Engine Oil Specification	0W-20 / Ford WSS-M2C962-A1	None
Coolant	7.5 l 7.93 US qt \| 6.6 UK qt	None
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Front Suspension	Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar	Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer	None
Engine Systems	Start & Stop System	Start & Stop System Particulate filter
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	8 gears, automatic transmission	6 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Brakes

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating
Front Brakes	Disc	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Electric Steering	Electric Steering
Tires Size	225/65 R17	215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19
Wheel Rims Size	17	7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating

Weight & Capacity

Specs	Ford - Escape	Volkswagen - Passat
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	8.3 kg/Hp, 120.9 Hp/tonne	8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	5.5 kg/Nm, 181.3 Nm/tonne	5 kg/Nm, 198.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1489 kg 3282.68 lbs.	1763 kg 3886.75 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	375 l 13.24 cu. ft.	None
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1852 l 65.4 cu. ft.	None
Fuel Tank Capacity	56.2 l 14.85 US gal \| 12.36 UK gal	45 l 11.89 US gal \| 9.9 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	907 kg 1999.59 lbs.	1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.