
The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are mega-popular crossovers that are efficient and spacious—and that’s before we’ve considered hybrid versions of both.
The Ford Escape offers a hybrid powertrain as well, but it’s more car-like in its approach.
The Hyundai Tucson got a redesign for 2022, adding a hybrid version and lots of new technology.
The Subaru Forester is a past Best Car To Buy winner, and we still like its practicality and capability.
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Quick Specs | |||||
A tech infusion upgrades the 2022 Tiguan, while maintaining the compact crossover’s spacious cabin. |
A perennial bestseller, the 2022 Honda CR-V charms with its roominess, comfort, efficiency, and safety ratings. |
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson swings for the styling and efficiency fences–and connects. |
The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo. |
A recent Best Car To Buy winner, the 2021 Subaru Forester notches big wins in utility and safety as one of our most recommended crossover SUVs. |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range. |
MSRP From | |||||
$26,490 | $26,800 | $24,950 | $25,555 | $24,795 | $26,350 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
2.0T S FWD | LX 2WD | SE FWD *Ltd Avail* | S FWD | CVT | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2022 Honda CR-V | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2021 Subaru Forester | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 |