
The 2020 Tiguan is largely alone when it comes to offering a third row of seats in a footprint this small, but there’s a reason for that.
Among five-seaters, the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester rate well for their spacious interiors and extensive safety-gear rosters.
The Honda CR-V offers a compelling turbo-4, though it’s starting to feel dated.
The Nissan Rogue is the segment’s elder, but it offers decent driver-assist tech and is often discounted.
The Chevy Equinox can be had with a powerful turbo-4 and has plenty of interior room.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-rounded crossover SUV, just don’t expect to use its third row for anyone bigger than the family dog. |
The 2020 Chevy Equinox shoots right down Main Street for value and features, especially with newly standard active safety equipment. |
The 2020 Honda CR-V hits right at the heart of many buyers’ needs: comfortable, spacious, quiet, and efficient. |
The 2020 Nissan Rogue is a bread-and-butter crossover that does it all for a low price. |
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner. |
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 covers more bases this year with smartphone compatibility and tough-looking off-road trims. |
MSRP From | |||||
$24,945 | $23,800 | $25,150 | $25,490 | $24,495 | $25,950 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
2.0T S FWD | FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | LX AWD | FWD S | CVT | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Honda CR-V | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Nissan Rogue | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Subaru Forester | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 |