2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Honda CR-V
Overview | |
MSRP$24,945 | MSRP$25,350 |
Average price$20,842 | Average price$26,713 |
Listings1451 | Listings4124 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | |
2021 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryEven in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda by far. It’s also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it's the fifth best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and if you take out all the commercial sales of full-size pickups it’s one of the two best-selling vehicles year in and year out. So it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So what makes it so appealing to American consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
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Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space39.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3757 lbs | Curb Weight3337 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height66.1 in |
Length185.1 in | Length182.1 in |
Width72.4 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase104.8 in |
Maximum Payload1124 lbs | Maximum Payload1358 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,945 | $25,350 |
Average price | $20,842 | $26,713 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda by far. It’s also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it's the fifth best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and if you take out all the commercial sales of full-size pickups it’s one of the two best-selling vehicles year in and year out. So it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So what makes it so appealing to American consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3757 lbs | 3337 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1124 lbs | 1358 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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