2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is rated 9 out of 10 by CarGurus experts for look and feel, while the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 8 out of 10.

The Nautilus boasts a handsome and well-defined exterior, standing out among its competitors with its elegant design and attractive features. Its interior exudes luxury, especially in the Black Label trim, with high-quality materials, plush seating, and a well-thought-out design. The Nautilus offers ample space, a power tailgate with gesture control, and excellent visibility, making it a practical and comfortable choice.

The Tiguan features clean and simple lines, reflecting contemporary Volkswagen design, and offers a practical and functional exterior. While the interior may seem plain, the Tiguan excels in practicality, with a versatile second row of seats and a useful third row in front-wheel-drive (FWD) models. The Tiguan provides ample cargo space, a roomy front seat area, and a comfortable driving experience, making it a practical choice for families.

CarGurus experts rated both the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan at 7 out of 10 for performance.

The Nautilus offers a powerful twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engine, providing effortless acceleration and a refined driving experience. It delivers a comfortable and quiet ride, with responsive steering and adaptive dampers, making it suitable for long-distance cruising. The Nautilus achieves average fuel efficiency for its class, with EPA ratings between 19 and 21 mpg city, 25 to 27 highway, and 21 to 23 combined.

The Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, offering good torque for its size and a relatively quiet and refined driving experience. It provides a comfortable driving experience, with a soft suspension and a quiet cabin, making it suitable for highway cruising. The Tiguan's larger size impacts its handling and fuel efficiency, with EPA ratings of 25 mpg combined for front-wheel drive (FWD) and 23 mpg combined for all-wheel drive (AWD).

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is rated 7 out of 10 for form and function, while the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 9 out of 10.

The Nautilus offers a simple and user-friendly interior, with a digital gauge cluster, intuitive infotainment system, and convenient controls. It provides generous space, reclining rear seats, and a practical cargo area, enhancing its overall functionality and versatility.

The Tiguan excels in practicality, with a versatile second row of seats that can slide forward and backward, making the third row useful for shorter adults and children. It offers ample cargo space, a roomy front seat area, and a comfortable driving experience, making it a practical choice for families.

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is rated 7 out of 10 for technology, while the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 9 out of 10.

The Nautilus features the user-friendly Sync 3 infotainment system, offering seamless connectivity, smartphone integration, and a range of advanced features. It provides a digital instrument cluster, high-quality audio system, and advanced driver-assistance features, enhancing the overall technology package.

The Tiguan offers a high-quality infotainment system with a responsive touchscreen, wireless charging pad, and advanced connectivity features, making it a tech-savvy choice. It provides a fully digital instrument panel, standard smartphone integration, and a range of telematics and safety features, enhancing the overall technology package.

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is rated 9 out of 10 for safety, while the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 6 out of 10 by CarGurus experts.

The Nautilus offers a comprehensive suite of standard safety features, including forward-collision alert, automatic braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring. It has achieved top safety ratings in crash tests and offers advanced driver-assistance features, enhancing its overall safety package.

The Tiguan comes with standard safety features such as forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, ensuring a safe driving experience. It offers additional safety features and telematics services through Car-Net, providing peace of mind for owners and enhancing the overall safety package.