2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Honda CR-V

Safety Features

While both vehicles come well-equipped with plenty of modern technology and safety features, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan offers an available Overhead View Camera (Area View) System that helps Alexandria area drivers see what’s happening around them. Another major differentiator between the two vehicles is the manufacturer’s warranty. The 2018 Tiguan comes with a 6-Year/72,000 mile warranty while the 2018 CR-V warranty is 3-Years/32,000 miles. The Tiguan and the CR-V both have a lot to offer drivers looking for a new compact SUV, however, there are a few more key differences to consider before buying.

Interior

The Volkswagen Tiguan interior and the CR-V interior both offer comfortable seating and ample storage space, but there are a few notable differences. In the cockpit, the CR-V offers Alexandria drivers:

• 5-inch display screen
• Bluetooth
• USB port
• 4-speaker audio system

The Tiguan offers a 6.5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a USB port, and a six speaker audio system. For convenient, easy access to the cargo space, the Tiguan offers standard sliding and reclining second-row seats. The CR-V offers folding seats but has no option for a sliding second-row.

Performance

The Tiguan and CR-V both have an option for a turbocharged engine; however, the Tiguan is the only vehicle in its class to offer a turbocharged engine as a standard feature. Both SUVs also boast a towing capacity of 1500 pounds, though the turbocharged engine of the Tiguan comes in with 221 lb-ft of torque while the CR-V delivers 180 lb-ft of torque. Both engines clock in the same at 184 horsepower.