Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan Against the Competition
Comparing the Volkswagen Tiguan to the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5
As you shop for new SUVs around Clifton, NJ, you may find it difficult to sort through the long list of options. It's no secret that the Volkswagen Tiguan is a top seller in its segment, but how does it compare against SUV competitors like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5? Get insight from Gensinger Motors, Inc. through a head-to-head SUV comparison. For the past 75 years, we've been selling new SUVs and helping customers make informed decisions. See how the new Volkswagen Tiguan tops rival SUVs.
VEHICLE COMPARISON
| VW Tiguan | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 24 / 31 / 27 MPG | 27 / 32 / 29 MPG | 24 / 30 / 26 MPG |
| Engine Configuration | Inline 4 | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive | All wheel drive |
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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V
Performance
You get more torque by buying a new Volkswagen Tiguan in Clifton, NJ. VW Tiguan SUVs work with a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI® four-cylinder engine that delivers 221 pound-feet of torque. The comparable engine for the Honda CR-V outputs 179 pound-feet of torque. Real Time AWD™ is an option for the Honda CR-V, while the Volkswagen Tiguan gives Montclair, NJ motorists the option to add 4MOTION® all-wheel drive. What sets the Volkswagen Tiguan apart is the access to more AWD modes, including Off-Road Mode and Off-Road Custom Mode.
Interior
All Honda CR-V models seat five passengers and have 39 cubic feet of storage space. There is 38 cubic feet of storage space inside the Volkswagen Tiguan, which offers seating configurations for five and seven passengers. As you shop at our Volkswagen dealership in Clifton, NJ, you can select a VW Tiguan with two or three rows of seats. There is an additional 18 cubic feet of total passenger volume within the Volkswagen Tiguan. Both SUVs offer dual-zone automatic climate control, but the setup for the Honda CR-V is missing Climatronic® Touch technology provided by the Volkswagen Tiguan. There are 15 color options for multi-color adjustable ambient lighting within the VW Tiguan. Your crew can set the mood on the ride to a Bloomfield, NJ restaurant with this Volkswagen Tiguan interior feature. Ambient lighting is not offered by the Honda CR-V, and heated front seats are not on the list of standard interior features. Those come on the second trim. Heated front seats are standard for the Volkswagen Tiguan, which offers V-Tex leatherette seating to counter the Honda CR-V's leather-trimmed seats.
Technology
An 8-inch touchscreen comes with the Volkswagen Tiguan base models, while the Honda CR-V has a smaller standard touchscreen size of seven inches. Each SUVs offers wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ compatibility. Smartphone access in the VW Tiguan is through App-Connect®. The Honda CR-V is missing a digital instrument display with intuitive features. Every VW Tiguan SUV for sale in Clifton, NJ is equipped with Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, and the base models have an 8-inch digital instrument display. Non-hybrid models for the Honda CR-V are missing a premium audio system, while the Volkswagen Tiguan can pump up your tunes through a Fender® Premium Audio System.
Safety
The available Blind Spot Information System for the Honda CR-V is not a standard feature and packaged with the Honda Sensing® suite. Part of the IQ.DRIVE® suite, the standard Active Blind Spot Monitor for the Volkswagen Tiguan can alert you to other vehicles in blind spots on the Garden State Parkway on the way home to Montclair, NJ. The Volkswagen Tiguan has seven standard safety features for its suite of driver assistance systems, compared to five for the Honda CR-V.
Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda CX-5
Performance
Mazda CX-5 models output 187 standard horsepower, compared to 184 horsepower for the VW Tiguan. The difference in horsepower is minimal, while the Volkswagen Tiguan wins big in the torque department. The turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI® four-cylinder engine for the VW Tiguan is rated for 221 pound-feet of torque, topping the Mazda CX-5 by 35 pound-feet. The 4MOTION® all-wheel drive system for the Volkswagen Tiguan counters i-ACTIV AWD® for the Mazda CX-5, which offers Mazda Intelligent Drive Select, Mi-Drive. This technology includes Off-Road mode, but there are double the number of off-road modes for the Volkswagen Tiguan, which offers Off-Road Mode and Off-Road Custom Mode.
Interior
Cargo space figures for the Mazda CX-5 are 29 and 58 cubic feet. Load more groceries at your supermarket in Montclair, NJ with the Volkswagen Tiguan, which offers 38 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 73 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded. The three-row Volkswagen Tiguan models for sale in Clifton, NJ have 12 cubic feet of storage and 33 cubic feet with the third row unoccupied. The total cargo capacity of 65 cubic feet tops the Mazda CX-5 by seven cubic feet. All CX-5 models seat five passengers, but you can opt for a Volkswagen Tiguan with a seven-passenger layout and haul more company to Bloomfield, NJ and back without any extra planning. The Volkswagen Tiguan better accommodates your travel plans with the additional seating and cargo space. Heated front seats are standard for the Volkswagen Tiguan, while the Mazda CX-5 doesn't provide them until the second trim.
Technology
When you buy a new VW Tiguan near Wayne, NJ, you can opt for an SUV with Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and an 8-inch digital instrument display or Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro and a 10.25-inch display. The Mazda CX-5 cannot match the sheer number of customization options and intuitive features provided by Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro. You'll be able to access state-of-the-art navigation driving your Volkswagen Tiguan back to Bloomfield, NJ on the Garden State Parkway or to Ice Vault Arena in Wayne, NJ. The Volkswagen Tiguan alleviates the stress out of ordinary trips by keeping you in-the-know.
Safety
Blind Spot Monitoring is standard for the Mazda CX-5, while the Volkswagen Tiguan comes with an Active Blind Spot Monitor. Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go for the CX-5 mirrors Adaptive Cruise Control for the VW Tiguan. A Traffic Sign Recognition System is offered, which the Volkswagen Tiguan counters through Travel Assist. IQ.DRIVE® safety features for the Volkswagen Tiguan provide as much peace of mind as the i-ACTIVSENSE® safety technology for the Mazda CX-5.
Test Drive the Volkswagen Tiguan Today
Head to Gensinger Motors Inc. to test drive a new Volkswagen Tiguan today. We're a Clifton, NJ Volkswagen dealer that's been family-owned since 1950. You'll notice our family values and commitment to customer care as we get you seated in a two- or three-row Volkswagen Tiguan configuration that is best tailored to your lifestyle. Competing SUVs are not as adaptable as the Volkswagen Tiguan. You'll find several new Volkswagen SUVs for sale in Clifton, but the VW Tiguan is at the top of the list!
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Gensinger Motors, Inc.
842 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
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