2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Honda CR-V | Milwaukee

The Tiguan may be relatively new to the automotive scene, but it has certainly made a splash. Going up against long-standing fixtures of the crossover segment like the RAV4 and CR-V, the Tiguan proved that it can go toe-to-toe with the old guard.

But, is the Tiguan better than its contemporaries? Let’s find out. Today, we’re comparing the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL and the 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L. Both popular vehicles have their pros and cons, but we think that there’s a clear winner. Take a look.

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Powertrain Comparison

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan provides a more engaging and responsive driving experience than the 2021 Honda CR-V. The Tiguan has 42 lb-ft of torque more than the CR-V. Not only that, but the Tiguan has an eight-speed automatic transmission that can actually utilize that extra performance. The result is both better low-RPM and highway-speed acceleration than the CR-V. Where the Tiguan effortlessly downshifts and gives you speed when you do something like passing, the CR-V and its CVT doesn’t respond well, making for sluggish acceleration and excessive engine noise.

More Seating Options

The 2021 Tiguan and 2021 CR-V just about match each other in cargo space and seating room. However, the Tiguan has one huge advantage here over the CR-V: it comes in two-row and three-row configurations. That means you can sacrifice some cargo space to bump seating capacity up to seven if you need it. No matter which 2021 CR-V you choose, it can only seat five. So, you can pick the two-row Tiguan for more cargo space or the three-row Tiguan for more seating. The CR-V has no such option.

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