2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee Altitude 4x4	21	29	$28,369	$28,895
Cherokee Altitude FWD	22	31	$26,889	$27,395
Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	19	27	$33,821	$34,695
Cherokee High Altitude FWD	23	31	$30,701	$31,450
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	29	$26,424	$26,545
Cherokee Latitude FWD	22	31	$24,929	$25,045
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	29	$28,369	$28,895
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	22	31	$26,889	$27,395
Cherokee Limited 4x4	19	27	$33,821	$34,695
Cherokee Limited FWD	22	31	$30,701	$31,450
Cherokee Overland 4x4	19	27	$37,393	$38,495
Cherokee Overland FWD	20	29	$35,913	$36,995
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	24	$33,351	$34,195
Cherokee Trailhawk Elite 4x4	18	24	$33,351	$34,195
Cherokee Upland 4x4	19	27	$26,424	$26,545

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	21	29	$24,572	$25,595
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	22	29	$23,323	$24,295
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	21	29	$26,875	$27,995
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	22	29	$25,627	$26,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	21	29	$31,771	$33,095
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	22	29	$30,523	$31,795
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION	21	29	$35,708	$37,195
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$37,338	$38,895
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$33,547	$34,945
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	29	$33,595	$34,995
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black FWD	22	29	$32,347	$33,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line FWD	22	29	$32,299	$33,645

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,369

$24,572

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,895

$25,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$482 / month

$427 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.

The 2019 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.

TCC Likes

Lovely cabin trim
Very good front seats
Trailhawk off-road skills

Interior room to space
Excellent infotainment software
Decent value

TCC Dislikes

Some styling is derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups

Third row’s a joke
Expensive with options
Not very fuel-efficient

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128

101.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.3

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.9

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.2

66.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.6

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

182

185.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.7

73.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.8

37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.8

37.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60TR18

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TWS

Front Tire Size

P225/60TR18

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3875

3858

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

360

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4600

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

184 @ 4400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.67

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Cherokee

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

7.4

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)