Tiguan R-Line 2.0L vs Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
200 km/h
173
4
6
1998 cc
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European
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Dimensions
5
7 Seater
19
✓
5 Doors
/
4539
5.006
1842
2292
1662
1.765
2681
2.866
652
1239
200
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Fuel Economy
12.6Km/L
8.9
60
70
10 Km/L
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Comfort
✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
Sports Comfort Seats In Front
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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Keyless Entry，Locking And Start
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✓
✓
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✓
Interior
10
/
✓
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✓
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✓
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Front Row Seats
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R-Line textile
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Digital
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✓
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✓
✓
3-Zone
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
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Electric
/
✓
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✓
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✓
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Standard
/
/
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Safety
✓
✓
Driver And Front Passenger Airbag With Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation.Side Airbags For Outer Rear Seats Incl. Side Airbags In Front And Curtain Airbag System.
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
/
✓
/
✓
Infotainment
15
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
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Android LCD
/
✓
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8
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Transmission
✓
/
7 Speed DSG
Automatic
Chassis & Steering
Four-Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Key Spec
1.4 L - 2.0 L
2.3 L - 3.5 L
148 BHP - 220 BHP
290 BHP - 400 BHP
7 Speed DSG & Automatic
10 Speed Automatic & 10 Speed Selectshift Automatic & Automatic & CVT
Gasoline & Petrol
Gasoline & Petrol
TBD
TBD
5 - 5
7 - 7
Exterior
✓
/
✓
/
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
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LED
/
✓
/
✓
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✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Engine
In-Line
/
2.0
3.5 L
Gasoline
Petrol
4
/
200 BHP
290 BHP
320 Nm
346
Technologies
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
Comparison of configuration highlights
Tiguan R-Line 2.0L
- Electronic engine immobilizer
- Rear Defogger
- Push Button Start
- Keyless Entry
- Seats - Comfort
- Rear Power Outlet
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Parking sensor rear
- Parking sensor front
- Keyless Start
- Heater
- Rear Camera
- Headlight On Reminder
- Remote key types
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Number of Airbags
- Blind Spot Warning
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
- Driver Seat Belt Warning
- ABS
- EBD/CBC
- EBA/BA
- Passive Pedestrian Protection
- Child Lock
- Speed Alert
- Active braking
Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option
- Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
- Rear Defogger
- Keyless Entry
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Number of Airbags
- Rollover stability control
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
- ABS
- Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
- Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)
- Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
Review Comparison
Positive
- Powerful performance and efficient engines
- Comfortable and sophisticated interior design
- Advanced security systems
Negative
- Limited storage space in comparison
- Relatively high maintenance costs
- Above average fuel consumption for some models
Positive
- Spacious, comfortable, family-friendly interior
- Powerful engine options including V6 engine
- Advanced and easy-to-use technical and security systems
Negative
- High fuel consumption in some models
- The quality of interior materials need to improve
- Limited comfort of the third grade for adults
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Tiguan R-Line 2.0L if you care more about fuel economy; choose Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option if you care more about price.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Tiguan R-Line 2.0L has a fuel consumption of 7.94, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option has a fuel consumption of 11.24. Therefore, Tiguan R-Line 2.0L is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Tiguan R-Line 2.0L has a wheelbase of 2681, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option has a wheelbase of 2.866. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Tiguan R-Line 2.0L, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Tiguan R-Line 2.0L uses Four-Wheel Drive, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Mid Option uses All Wheel Drive.