2021 Volkswagen Passat vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Volkswagen Passat

#11 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

#12 in Mid-Size SUVs

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2.0T R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T R-Line Automatic	24	36	$28,765	$29,995
Passat 2.0T S Automatic	24	36	$23,011	$23,995
Passat 2.0T SE Automatic	24	36	$25,888	$26,995

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	21	27	$25,482	$26,545
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	23	29	$24,235	$25,245
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	21	27	$27,547	$28,695
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	23	29	$26,299	$27,395
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	27	$30,619	$31,895
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD	23	29	$29,371	$30,595
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	21	27	$32,492	$33,845
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	23	29	$31,243	$32,545
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	21	27	$37,531	$39,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,765

$25,482

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,995

$26,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$442 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat base model offers good value at a time when new car prices are spiking.

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty,

TCC Likes

Value
Trunk space
Standard safety features

Big interior
Smooth ride
Automatic emergency braking standard

TCC Dislikes

Balky 6-speed
Small touchscreen
Interior storage spaces

…and a little boring
Not very fuel-efficient
Small third row

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102

101.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

38.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.4

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

193.6

185.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

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)

12.3

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/40HR19

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40HR19

P215/65HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3314

3825

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

206 @ 1700

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 5200

184 @ 4360

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.88

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sedan

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

6.4

7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

360

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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