Compare the VW Tiguan against the Competition

Discover How the New Volkswagen Tiguan Tops the SUV Competition, Including the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson

Set out to Sunset Volkswagen of Sarasota to get seated in a class-leading SUV. Versatility and power are woven together in the new Volkswagen Tiguan as competing SUVs try to keep pace. How does the Volkswagen Tiguan compare to other large compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Tucson? Let us provide insight so you can make a well-informed decision before shopping for new SUVs around Sarasota.


Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V

Volkswagen Tiguan

Honda CR-V

 Volkswagen TiguanHonda CR-V
Starting MSRP$33,080$36,160
Engine Power184 hp @ 4,400 rpm190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined)22 / 29 / 25 MPG27 / 32 / 29 MPG
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal14.0 gal

*Comparison source: Edmunds (https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/).

Interior

More loved ones can come along to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens or dinner at the Pier 22 restaurant on the Bradenton waterfront with the Volkswagen Tiguan, thanks to third-row seating. A Honda CR-V can only seat five passengers. Select Volkswagen Tiguan models for sale in Sarasota have two rows, but base models have a seven-passenger layout, which is a rarity for the compact SUV class. Are you taking home your kids' teammates from their soccer practice in Venice, FL? The Volkswagen Tiguan ensures there's room for everyone. Cargo space figures are comparable, as the Honda CR-V has 39 cubic feet behind the rear seats, compared to 38 cubic feet in a two-row VW Tiguan. If you're shopping at your Lakewood Ranch supermarket, the Volkswagen Tiguan provides plenty of room for groceries, with three-row models offering 12 cubic feet of storage and 33 cubic feet with the back row folded.

The three-row Volkswagen Tiguan models have a much higher total passenger volume of 124 cubic feet, compared to 106 cubic feet in the Honda CR-V. Heated front seats are not standard on the Honda CR-V; they are for the Volkswagen Tiguan, which offers ventilated front seats. These are missing on the Honda CR-V, which offers leather-trimmed seats but no full leather option. When you buy a new Volkswagen Tiguan in Sarasota, you can choose a model with V-Tex leatherette or leather seating surfaces. Climatronic® Touch dual-zone automatic climate control in the Volkswagen Tiguan offers greater temperature regulation throughout the cabin than what the Honda CR-V can offer with generic dual-zone automatic climate control.

Technology

Both SUVs offer wireless smartphone integration, with the Volkswagen Tiguan doing so through App-Connect®. Wireless charging is another shared technology option. The Honda CR-V is missing a dedicated instrument cluster with innovative features. VW Tiguan models are equipped with a standard 8-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit digital instrument display. As you shop for a new Volkswagen Tiguan near Venice, FL, you can upgrade to Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro with a larger 10.25-inch display that the Honda CR-V cannot match. The Honda CR-V is missing a premium audio system for non-hybrid models. As you ride home to Lakewood Ranch in your Volkswagen Tiguan, you can enjoy a more immersive listening experience through the Fender® Premium Audio System and an exclusive subwoofer.

Performance

The Honda CR-V only delivers 179 pound-feet of torque. The Volkswagen Tiguan also uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine but delivers 221 pound-feet of torque.

Safety

Every Volkswagen Tiguan model is equipped with IQ.DRIVE®, which includes an Active Blind Spot Monitor. Such a safety feature is not included with the Honda CR-V's Honda Sensing® suite.

Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Tucson

Volkswagen Tiguan

Hyundai Tucson

 Volkswagen TiguanHyundai Tucson
Starting MSRP$33,080$31,150
Engine Power184 hp @ 4,400 rpm187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined)22 / 29 / 25 MPG23 / 28 / 25 MPG
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal14.3 gal

*Comparison source: Edmunds (https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/).

Performance

Hyundai Tucson models are rated for 178 pound-feet of torque. That cannot compare to the 221 pound-feet of torque generated through the Volkswagen Tiguan's turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI® four-cylinder engine. HTRAC AWD is available for the Hyundai Tucson, and the Volkswagen Tiguan counters with optional 4MOTION® all-wheel drive. As you depart the concrete jungle of Sarasota in your Volkswagen Tiguan, you have more AWD modes to choose from, including Off-Road Mode and Off-Road Custom Mode, the latter of which is not offered by the Tucson.

Safety

Smart Cruise Control for the Tucson mirrors Adaptive Cruise Control for the Volkswagen Tiguan, which can maintain a safe distance between other vehicles on the N. Tamiami Trail between Bradenton and Sarasota, thanks to Travel Assist. This feature is packaged with the standard IQ.DRIVE® suite. The Hyundai Tucson counters with Highway Driving Assist, but this similar feature is not standard, as you have to pay extra and upgrade to the SEL Convenience trim to unlock it.

Interior

A Hyundai Tucson has just shy of 39 cubic feet of storage, which mirrors the Volkswagen Tiguan at 38 cubic feet. All Tucson models seat five passengers. Families from Bradenton have more seating options with the Volkswagen Tiguan, which comes in a seven-passenger layout but is in a five-passenger configuration for all-wheel drive models. The Hyundai Tucson offers a hands-free smart liftgate with auto open. It's just as easy to load your Volkswagen Tiguan before leaving your home in Lakewood Ranch, thanks to the hands-free Easy Open & Easy Close remote power rear liftgate.

Technology

The 4.2-inch color LCD display in the Hyundai Tucson is rather small. You have much better visuals while driving around Sarasota in the VW Tiguan, thanks to the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 8-inch digital instrument display. The larger 10.25-inch display through Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro offers state-of-the-art navigation to plot a course to your Bradenton destination, along with more customization options. Both SUVs offer wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ integration, along with wireless charging. The Tucson offers a Bose® premium audio system but is missing a subwoofer. The VW Tiguan has one with its Fender® setup.

Winner - Volkswagen Tiguan

From seating and comfort to technology and safety, the Volkswagen Tiguan tops the SUV competition. Need further proof? Swing by Sunset Volkswagen of Sarasota to test drive any new VW Tiguan today. While you'll find a wide selection of new Volkswagen SUVs near Bradenton, the VW Tiguan is the lineup's only model with multiple seating options. Explore two- and three-row VW Tiguan configurations showcased at our Volkswagen dealership in Sarasota. Not only are we Volkswagen SUV dealer serving Lakewood Ranch and Venice, FL, but we're also home to the superior compact SUV.

We're sorry, availability of some equipment, options or features may be limited due to global supply issues affecting the auto industry. Please be sure to verify that the vehicle you purchase includes all expected features and equipment.

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