Pros Smooth ride quality Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money Roomy interior and comfortable front seats Long warranty
Cons Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy
Pros Stellar interior quality Plenty of room for people and cargo Composed ride and handling Punchy powertrain
Cons So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning
Pros Standout styling 37 mpg without even trying Luxurious interior Excellent infotainment tech
Cons Touchy touch controls No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen
The 2019 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.
Pros Interior room to space Excellent infotainment software Decent value Good ride quality
Cons Third row’s a joke Expensive with options Not very fuel-efficient Transmission can be confused
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan ranked #8 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Volkswagen Tiguan has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Large cargo area Lengthy warranty Serene ride
Cons Lackluster engine power Poor fuel economy estimates
Revised trim levels and feature availability for 2019.
PROS Offers a lot of space for passengers and cargo Three-row seating is useful in a pinch Tech interface is intuitive to use Longer warranty period than most competitors
CONS Subpar acceleration and responsiveness Ranks low in fuel economy for the class Optional larger wheels make for a bumpy ride
