2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins clearly, 95.2 to 83.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
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…
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
Clear winThe Volkswagen Tiguan wins clearly, 95.2 to 83.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguanoverall 95.2 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 83.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 72.1 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 78.4 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | 93.8 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 73.5 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 95.2 | 83.4 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Volkswagen Tiguan: base trim S FWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan wins
- It lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,300 against $3,200).
- It is rated 29 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It makes 285 hp against 201.
- It turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 207.
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.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,205 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1,984 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.8 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,003 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | strut with coil springs and telescopic dampers | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | multilink with coil springs and telescopic dampers | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65 | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | myVW+ | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 55.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 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
70 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Rear Traffic Alert | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Auto Hold | std | — |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Electronic parking brake | 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 | — |
| Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights) | std | — |
| Park Distance Control (front and rear) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi | std | — |
| myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi | std | — |
| 7-speaker sound system | std | — |
| App-Connect | 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 | — |
| Volkswagen 10.25-in Digital Cockpit Pro | std | — |
| Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™) | std | — |
| Wireless charging | std | — |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyless access w/ push-button start (KESSY) and proximity lock & unlock | std | — |
| Two 12-V Outlets (front center console, cargo area) | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Two-zone Climatronic climate control with touch functionality | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 60:40 2nd row seat (fixed, with cargo fold down) | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Embossed cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Manually adjustable front driver's seat | std | — |
| Manually adjustable front passenger's seat | std | — |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Leatherette-wrapped multifunction steering wheel | std | — |
| New 7.6L center console | std | — |
| Framed manual-dimming rearview mirror | std | — |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | opt | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Heated washer nozzles | std | — |
| LED headlights w/ LED DRLs | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing wipers | std | — |
| Silver anodized roof rails | std | — |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4Motion all-wheel drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 2.0T EA888 201-hp engine | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Active Control (4Motion AWD terrain management: Onroad, Snow, Offroad, Custom Offroad) | std | — |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Driving Mode Selection (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Custom) | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| Start/Stop system | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo storage solution w/ Smart Floor | std | — |
| Trailer hitch preparation | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Tiguan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,205 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,205 – $43,085 7 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tiguan S | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 29 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| 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 Jeep Wrangler?
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins clearly, 95.2 to 83.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan scores 95.2 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 83.4. 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 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: 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 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan wins: it lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 3, costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,300 against $3,200), and is rated 29 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it makes 285 hp against 201 and turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 207. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.