Matchup
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V
The 2026 Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4Motion against the 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 3, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The Tiguan stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Tiguan costs $3,780 less: $40,220 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedJ.D. PowerPublishedHonda
- The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 12 mpg better than the Tiguan (25 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $872 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,687/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
At a glance
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $40,220PublishedJ.D. Power | $44,000PublishedHonda |
| Powertrain | 2.0 L turbo four (EA888 evo5), direct injection, Miller cycle · 4Motion (on-demand rear coupling; the rear axle decouples when not needed) | 2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System (on-demand rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 8.5 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 33.8 cu ft (957 L)PublishedVW | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom VW | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5Published | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G |
Acceleration
The CR-V gets to 60 mph 1.4 s sooner: 7.1 s against 8.5 s.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW)PublishedVW | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm)PublishedVW | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 8.5 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 8.4 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 5.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 16.3 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Tiguan stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft).
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 128 ft (39.0 m)TestedMotorTrend | no data |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 357 ft (108.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 373 ft (113.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 275 ft (83.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 285 ft (86.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 166 ft (50.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 173 ft (52.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the CR-V’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 15.5% risk against 17.9% risk for the Tiguan.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 17.9% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.20Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.24Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 12 mpg better than the Tiguan (25 mpg).
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $2,687/yrDerivedEPA | $1,815/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.31PublishedVW | 0.36DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The CR-V rides higher: 8.2 in of ground clearance against 7.0 in.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.81 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.81 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedVW | 37.0 ft (11.3 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in (18 cm)PublishedVW | 8.2 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season 255/40R20 101H M+S · 255/40R20TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy A/S 235/55R19 all-season · 235/55R19TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Tiguan is rated to tow 800 lb more: 1,800 lb against 1,000 lb.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5Published | 5PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom VW | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom VW | 0Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 33.8 cu ft (957 L)PublishedVW | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Cargo, seats folded | 69.8 cu ft (1,977 L)PublishedVW | 71.8 cu ft (2,033 L)PublishedHonda |
| Towing | 1,800 lb (816 kg)PublishedVW | 1,000 lb (454 kg)PublishedHonda |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | 0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.7 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.8 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +5.3 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +4.1 in (10 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | 0.0 in head · −0.2 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs | −0.1 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedVW | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 38.4 in (98 cm)PublishedVW | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.2 in (102 cm)PublishedVW | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Tiguan and the CR-V on what we can measure here.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 69 dBAEstimateCar and Driver | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
No meaningful gap between the Tiguan and the CR-V on what we can measure here.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 21 ft (6.3 m)Simulated | 20 ft (6.1 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 40%Simulated | 38%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Tiguan and still stop inside the lit road is 74 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 351 ft (107.1 m)TestedIIHS | 281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 74 mph (118 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 62 mph (100 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 547 ft (166.8 m)TestedIIHS | 481 ft (146.6 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Tiguan and the CR-V on what we can measure here.
| Tiguan | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | PoorTestedIIHS | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,975 lb (1,803 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 3,890 lb (1,764 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Volkswagen Tiguan
- The Tiguan stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Tiguan costs $3,780 less: $40,220 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedJ.D. PowerPublishedHonda
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Tiguan and still stop inside the lit road is 74 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- IIHS measured the Tiguan’s low beams lighting the road 70 ft farther on a straightaway: 351 ft against 281 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- The Tiguan is rated to tow 800 lb more: 1,800 lb against 1,000 lb. PublishedVWPublishedHonda
Honda CR-V
- The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 12 mpg better than the Tiguan (25 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $872 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,687/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The CR-V gets to 60 mph 1.4 s sooner: 7.1 s against 8.5 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the CR-V’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 15.5% risk against 17.9% risk for the Tiguan. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- IIHS rates the CR-V’s headlights Good and the Tiguan’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- The CR-V rides higher: 8.2 in of ground clearance against 7.0 in. PublishedVWPublishedHonda
- It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the CR-V; the Tiguan goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs
Other trims
- Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4Motion · on this page
- Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo
- CR-V EX-L AWD
- CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid · on this page
Keep comparing
Sources
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Aims to Be Just Right (SEL R-Line 4Motion) (2025-10)
- Car and Driver: Comparison test: CR-V Hybrid, CX-50 Hybrid, Forester Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid (2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD) (2025-10)
- J.D. Power: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4MOTION pricing (MSRP $38,745) (2026-10)
- American Honda: 2026 CR-V trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,450 destination) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion (201 hp) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda CR-V AWD (1.5 L turbo, id 49487) and CR-V Hybrid AWD (id 49488) ratings (2026-10)
- Volkswagen of America (media.vw.com): 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Specifications (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (2025-08)
- MotorTrend: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion First Test (SEL R-Line 4Motion) (2025-07)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD (VehicleId 21045) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV HEV AWD (VehicleId 20888) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan review (75-mph highway fuel economy: SEL R-Line Turbo 31 mpg, SEL R-Line 32 mpg) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (CR-V coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- IIHS: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda CR-V ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–27 models) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.