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Volkswagen Tiguan — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Tiguan spans 7 grades: its entry price of $31,205 ranks 5th lowest of the 7 models compared (the Tucson starts at $29,200), while its top grade at $43,085 ranks 3rd highest. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the lowest EPA combined fuel economy (25 mpg (10.6 km/L)) and is the heaviest (1,750 kg) (includes estimates). The 7 models compared here range from $29,200 to $48,500; RAV4, CR-V, CX-5 are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page. Parts marked “includes estimates” rely on operator-estimated equipment or specifications.

Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen
Tiguan
2027 model-year price
Toyota RAV4
Toyota
RAV4
2026 model-year price
Honda CR-V
Honda
CR-V
2027 model-year price
Mazda CX-5
Mazda
CX-5
2027 model-year price
Nissan Rogue
Nissan
Rogue
2027 model-year price
Subaru Forester
Subaru
Forester
2027 model-year price
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai
Tucson
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen
Tiguan
Toyota RAV4
Toyota
RAV4
Honda CR-V
Honda
CR-V
Mazda CX-5
Mazda
CX-5
All grades: 2.5
Nissan Rogue
Nissan
Rogue
Subaru Forester
Subaru
Forester
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai
Tucson
$26k
$28k
$30k
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
ICE
HV
PHEV
Band = option price range (trims with known option prices only)
Specifications
Volkswagen
Tiguan
Toyota
RAV4
Honda
CR-V
Mazda
CX-5
Nissan
Rogue
Subaru
Forester
Hyundai
Tucson
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4545
4595
4704
4689
4415
4675
4640
Overall Width (mm)
1860
1854
1866
1859
1845
1830
1865
Overall Height (mm)
1660
1702
1686
1694
1695
1730
1665
Wheelbase (mm)
2680
2690
2700
2814
2705
2670
2755
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
5.7
5.5
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1620–1750
—
1540–1650
1749
1560–1650
1600–1700
1580–1680
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
—
1028
954
1090
990
1096
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
25–27 mpg (10.6–11.5 km/L)
43 mpg (18.3 km/L)
29–40 mpg (12.3–17.0 km/L)
26 mpg (11.1 km/L)
28–30 mpg (11.9–12.8 km/L)
26–36 mpg (11.1–15.3 km/L)
26–38 mpg (11.1–16.2 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
52 mi (84 km)
—
—
—
—
32 mi (51 km)
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
1984
2487
1498–1993
2488
1497
2487–2498
1598–2497
Max Power (kW)
150–200
169–239
142–152
139
140
134–145
115–200
Max Torque (N·m)
300–350
—
243–335
252
240
196–241
189–350
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
47
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
22.7
—
—
—
—
1.49–13.8
Fuel Tank (L)
58
—
53–57
58
55
48–63
54
Fuel Type
Regular / Premium
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
FWD / AWD
Transmission
7DSG
e-CVT
CVT / e-CVT
6AT
CVT
CVT / e-CVT
8AT / 6AT
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
215/65R17 / 235/55R18 / 255/45R19 / 255/40R20
—
235/65R17 / 235/55R19 / 235/60R18 / 235/60R18 (A/T)
225/65R17 / 225/55R19
235/65R17 / 225/55R19
225/60R17 / 225/55R19 / 225/55R18 / 225/60R17 (A/T)
235/65R17 / 245/45R20
Wheel Size
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 19" Alloy / 20" Alloy
—
17" Alloy / 19" Alloy / 18" Alloy
17" Alloy / 19" Alloy
17" Alloy / 19" Alloy
17" Alloy / 19" Alloy / 18" Alloy
17" Alloy / 20" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
—
208
203
200
220
185
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Volkswagen
Tiguan
Toyota
RAV4
Honda
CR-V
Mazda
CX-5
Nissan
Rogue
Subaru
Forester
Hyundai
Tucson
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
LED Fog Lights
● STD*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Head-Up Display
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Digital Rearview Mirror
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
—*
—*
—*
Ambient Lighting
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Seating
Leather Seats
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Power Driver Seat
● STD*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Heated Front Seats
● STD*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Ventilated Front Seats
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Memory Seat
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★★
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★★
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD*
—*
—*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Surround-View Camera
—*
—*
—*
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD*
—*
—*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Traffic Sign Recognition
—*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—*
—*
—*
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Auto Brake Hold
● STD*
—*
—*
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Wireless Charging
● STD*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Heated Steering Wheel
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Rear A/C Vents
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
8"+ Display
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Connected Services
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
18"+ Wheels
● STD*
○ MOP*
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Volkswagen
Tiguan
Toyota
RAV4
Honda
CR-V
Mazda
CX-5
Nissan
Rogue
Subaru
Forester
Hyundai
Tucson
Base Price
$35,495
$41,500
$37,300
$34,550
$33,540
$37,930
$34,650
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$35,495
$41,500
$37,300
$34,550
$33,540
$37,930
$34,650
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Tiguan
Benchmark (0%)
RAV4
+16.9% overpriced
CR-V
+5.1% overpriced
CX-5
−2.7% better value
Rogue
−5.5% better value
Forester
+6.9% overpriced
Tucson
−2.4% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Volkswagen Tiguan
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding destination (VW US online builder, Nov 5, 2026)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Toyota RAV4
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteEstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — MSRP excluding destination (as of Nov 5-6, 2026)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Honda CR-V
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,550 destination charge, per Honda's Sep 9, 2026 announcement
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Mazda CX-5
2027 model-year price
ManufacturerComparison site / EstimateEstimate
  • Price: Manufacturer (Mazda USA official website (2027 CX-5), 2026-11-11) — 2027 MY starting prices (excluding destination); AWD on all trims
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — 3rd-generation (2026 MY on) dimensions, weight, fuel economy and tires, from the 2027 MY configurations (same generation as 2026)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Mazda USA news release (Jan 13, 2026), 2026-11-12) — the only priced factory option is premium paint ($595); for 2027 the official site's Premium Plus 'as shown' price is $40,035 = $39,440 + $595
2026-11-11
Nissan Rogue
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,575 destination charge, per Nissan USA's Sep 21, 2026 release
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Subaru Forester
2027 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,525 destination charge, per Subaru's Sep 17, 2026 release
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Subaru of America press release (Sep 17, 2026), 2026-11-12) — Premium package $1,200; premium paint ($395-$890) not included because trim availability is unconfirmed; other trims not available
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Hyundai Tucson
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,600 destination charge, per Hyundai's price sheet effective Sep 4, 2025; AWD adds $1,500 on gas trims
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.

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