Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 98.8 to 83, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Volkswagen Tiguan is ahead on performance.
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2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
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The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tiguan S, is EPA-rated at 2…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 98.8 to 83, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Volkswagen Tiguan is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 39.4
Fuel & range 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 26.6
Space & cargo 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 14
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguanoverall 83 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 98.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 73.4 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 86 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 91.8 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 60.6 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 83 | 98.8 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Volkswagen Tiguan: base trim S FWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Honda CR-V wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It is rated 40 combined against 29 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,300).
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan answers
- It turns out 207 lb-ft of torque against 179.
- It makes 201 hp against 190.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,205 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,984 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.8 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,472 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | strut with coil springs and telescopic dampers | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | multilink with coil springs and telescopic dampers | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | myVW+ | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
168 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto Hold | std | — |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | std | — |
| IQ.DRIVE (Travel Assist w/ assisted lane changing, Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, ACC Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist Plus) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Park Distance Control (front and rear) | std | — |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 7-speaker sound system | std | — |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| App-Connect | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| MIB4 infotainment with 12.9-in display, HD radio, SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo trial), Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-C (4 ports, 45w) | std | — |
| Natural Voice Control | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Volkswagen 10.25-in Digital Cockpit Pro | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™) | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Keyless access w/ push-button start (KESSY) and proximity lock & unlock | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | — | std |
| Two 12-V Outlets (front center console, cargo area) | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| Two-zone Climatronic climate control with touch functionality | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60:40 2nd row seat (fixed, with cargo fold down) | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Embossed cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Manually adjustable front driver's seat | std | — |
| Manually adjustable front passenger's seat | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob | std | — |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| New 7.6L center console | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Framed manual-dimming rearview mirror | std | — |
Exterior37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | opt | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Heated washer nozzles | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED headlights w/ LED DRLs | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Silver anodized roof rails | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
Powertrain23 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | opt |
| 2.0T EA888 201-hp engine | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Active Control (4Motion AWD terrain management: Onroad, Snow, Offroad, Custom Offroad) | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | std |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo storage solution w/ Smart Floor | std | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
| Trailer hitch preparation | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Tiguan
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,205 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,205 – $43,085 7 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tiguan S | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 29 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,300 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 98.8 to 83, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Volkswagen Tiguan is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V scores 98.8 and the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan 83. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), is rated 40 combined against 29 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,300). Where the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan answers: it turns out 207 lb-ft of torque against 179 and makes 201 hp against 190. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.