2015 Honda CR-V vs 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

2015 Honda CR-V

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	27	34	$23,987	$25,545
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	27	34	$26,421	$28,145
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	27	34	$27,825	$29,645
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	27	34	$22,021	$23,445
CR-V 2WD 5-Door Touring	27	34	$29,697	$31,645
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	26	33	$25,157	$26,795
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	26	33	$27,591	$29,395
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	26	33	$28,995	$30,895
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	26	33	$23,191	$24,695
CR-V AWD 5-Door Touring	26	33	$30,868	$32,895

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2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line	21	26	$36,145	$37,650
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	21	26	$25,205	$26,255
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	21	26	$27,121	$28,250
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	21	26	$30,010	$31,260
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SEL	21	26	$32,247	$33,590
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic R-Line	20	26	$38,041	$39,625
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic S	20	26	$27,101	$28,230
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE	20	26	$29,017	$30,225
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	20	26	$31,906	$33,235
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SEL	20	26	$34,143	$35,565

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,987

$36,145

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,545

$37,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$426 / month

$628 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Honda CR-V is neither sporty nor particularly quick, but fuel efficiency is excellent and it prioritizes interior space, earnest practicality, and cleverly chosen features in a way that buyers appear to crave.

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers on all of the important small-crossover promises, although it's not as exciting as some other VWs.

TCC Likes

Simple, functional, huge inside
Quiet cabin except under high power
Best seat-folding mechanism

Powerful turbo four
Available all-wheel drive
Spacious interior

TCC Dislikes

Styling borders on ungainly
Performance only adequate
Handling just average

Uninspired handling
Notchy manual gearbox
Uncompetitive value

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

95.4

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

102.5

Height, Overall (in)

64.7

67.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

61.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

70.9

56.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.3

23.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.3

23.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P255/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P255/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3437

3404

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

280

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

181 @ 3900

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 6400

200 @ 5100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.42

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

3.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.05

3.45

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.30

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7.0 (Est)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1 (Est)

7.7 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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