2021 Tiguan vs 2021 CR-V

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Honda CR-V

When it comes to the crossover segment, there’s no shortage of options. If you account for all the SUV options from every manufacturer, you’ll have to sort through more than 100 different choices. Let us help with that.


Today, we’ll be comparing the entry level 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan S and the entry level 2021 Honda CR-V LX. Take a look below to see our side-by-side comparison. Which vehicle gives you the better bang for your buck?

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan S

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2021 Honda CR-V LX

$26,545

MSRP

 $26,850
2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Engine

 1.5L turbo 4-cyl
184 hp / 221 lb-ft

Horsepower / Torque

 190 hp / 179 lb-ft
8-speed auto

Transmission

 CVT

AWD

Drivetrain

AWD

21/27/24

Fuel Economy
27/32/29

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2021 Tiguan rear row seating

More Seating

The 2021 Tiguan and 2021 CR-V go blow-for-blow when it comes to cargo space and seating dimensions. However, the Tiguan can be bought in a two-row or three-row configuration, meaning the max seating capacity is seven. The 2021 Honda CR-V has a max seating capacity of five. And since the extra space the CR-V has is negligible compared the Tiguan, the 2021 Tiguan wins this category hands-down.

Better Performance

Neither the Tiguan nor the CR-V will be winning races anytime soon, but the Tiguan is noticeably more responsive than the CR-V. The extra 22 lb-ft of torque and refined eight-speed automatic transmission give the Tiguan more get-up-and-go than the CR-V. With better low-range acceleration and highway responsiveness than the CR-V, the Tiguan is more reassuring when you need power. Not only that, but the CR-V standard engine is loud. It’s tolerable at normal speeds, but any acceleration produces a lot of engine drone. The Tiguan, on the other hand, is relatively quiet at all times.

2021 Tiguan cockpit showcase
2021 Tiguan driving on dirt road
2021 Tiguan cargo bay showcase

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