Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Hyundai Tucson SE 2016

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Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017

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Hyundai ix35,Hyundai Tucson ix,Hyundai Tucson ix35

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

34,500

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

22,700

Updated:

30 Nov 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.90gals

16.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Deep Black Pearl

#000000

Pacific Blue Metallic

#35617A

Pepper Gray Metallic

#5D5C5A

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Reflex Silver Metallic

#D8D8D8

Color:

Ash Black

#1B1B1B

Caribbean Blue

#003076

Chromium Silver

#837A76

Coliseum Grey

#382C2E

Majove Sand

#4F3F3B

Ruby Wine

#7E3D41

Sedona Sunset

#CF5E4C

Winter White

#C7C7C7

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

We test the high-spec VW Tiguan with four-wheel drive in the UK

Although the VW Tiguan offers an attractive blend of practicality, sharp styling and a classy interior, this particular model doesn’t look like good value. The 188bhp diesel engine is powerful, but it’s not the best fit for the car and economy takes a hit. It’s not as good to drive nor as comfortable as the rival SEAT Ateca either, which puts the high price tag into even sharper focus.

The Volkswagen Tiguan sits in a crowded class of talented cars, with the SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai all going up against it. Indeed, the Tiguan is such a significant a competitor that many manufacturers position it as the main benchmark in the class that their new models have to beat - be that publicly or privately.

Unfortunately for Volkswagen, the latest model hasn’t quite impressed us as much as we had expected, with rivals overtaking it in many areas. Here we’re giving the Tiguan a chance to fight back by testing this SEL model with the 188bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine to see how it stacks up against the competition.

The Tiguan is pretty good to drive, with plenty of grip and composure in corners, but it does feel heavy and the steering doesn’t have enough feedback. The Ateca is more fun to drive, but the crucial thing is that the SEAT is also more comfortable. The Tiguan we tested had 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and it crashed over lumps in the road. It’s particularly bad over speed bumps, too - while not back-breaking, it’s disappointing in an SUV from this price bracket.

And there lies this Tiguan’s biggest problem, the price tag. The SEL model costs £33,260, which is significantly more than rivals from Nissan, Renault and SEAT with similar specifications. The quality interior and decent kit list goes some way to mitigate that but we still think the price is just too high.

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

The size-S Tiguan whets our appetite for our size-L version.

Volkswagen was late to the crossover-SUV game with the first-generation Tiguan, and while 2.8 million examples have been sold worldwide since the model’s launch in 2007, the Tiguan hasn’t been a great success in the United States. American customers have complained about a high price and a lack of space compared with vehicles like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4—which is why, when the new version of the Tiguan launches here next summer as a 2018 model, we’ll get only the long-wheelbase variant.

Yet, when invited to drive the smaller, standard-wheelbase version of the new Tiguan on its German home turf, we jumped at the chance. That's because its features, powertrain, and road manners will be almost identical to the U.S. car. And distinguishing the long-wheelbase model from its shorter sibling will be almost impossible unless they’re parked next to each other

As much as we like the new Tiguan, we lament the fact that it is actually less powerful than its predecessor. In this European specification, it has all the ingredients to move to the top of the class, with tasteful design, rich materials, and upmarket features. If the Tiguan is to make a lasting impression here, VW needs to offer high levels of technology and convenience features

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caranddriver.com

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is worth checking out if you want your compact crossover to be rewarding to drive. But be aware that it comes up short in many key areas compared to top rivals
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For 2017, Volkswagen has discontinued the Tiguan's midlevel SE and R-Line trims and replaced them with essentially equivalent Wolfsburg Edition and Sport models. The 6.3-inch touchscreen is now standard, along with VW Car-Net apps and HD and satellite radio.

How does an all-new Volkswagen crossover sound, one that is lighter than the vehicle it replaces, is powered by stronger, more fuel-efficient engines, and has a greater amount of interior space? You get it with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan ... if you live outside of the United States, that is. Overseas, the Tiguan is new from the ground up, but for now the American Tiguan continues to soldier on, having first been introduced way back in 2009. All of the Tiguan's competitors have been redesigned at least once since then.

Pros
Sporty handling doesn't come at the expense of a comfortable ride quality (except Sport trim)
Engine offers punchy turbocharged performance
Interior materials feel premium
Cabin is quiet at highway speeds.

cons
Limited cargo space and rear seat legroom
Subpar fuel economy
Lackluster crash test results
No high-tech accident avoidance features available.

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edmunds.com

Why pay a premium for head-turning style? The Hyundai Tucson will look great in your driveway, yet it still delivers the value and versatility you expect from a small crossover SUV. The Tucson's turbocharged engine is a keeper, too. Ready to learn what else we like?
The sleek new styling of the redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson incorporates what Hyundai calls "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design language, which suggests it's more of an evolutionary product than a revolutionary one. After all, version 2.0 of anything is just an outgrowth of the original; it's derivative by definition. But under the new Tucson's stylish skin, there's something closer to a revolution going on. With its sprightly and fuel-efficient turbocharged engine, roomier interior and cutting-edge safety and technology features, the latest Tucson is a real threat to disrupt the compact-crossover status quo.

Pros
Turbocharged engine delivers peppy acceleration and good fuel economy
Plenty of advanced safety and infotainment features are available
Comfortable ride on rough roads.

Cons
Slow acceleration from the SE trim's non-turbocharged engine
Clumsy low-speed shifting from the turbo engine's transmission
Certain desirable items are only offered on the Limited
Some interior materials look and feel cheap.

By:

edmunds.com

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson caters to drivers that put styling and features at the top of their crossover-SUV wish list.
The Hyundai Tucson is the smallest crossover SUV from the South Korean automaker—at least for the time being, in the U.S.—but this tidy vehicle is a great pick for families for a lot of reasons. It's new for 2016, and Hyundai hopes a thorough redesign that boosts economy, interior space, and handling will put the Tucson in the same league as vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape.

Pros
Upscale exterior and interior design
Quiet cabin and refined ride
Innovative automatic liftgate at upper trim levels

Cons
Lots of hard plastic trim at lower trim levels
Uninspired acceleration
Less cargo space than competitors

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Hyundai Tucson enters its third generation for 2016 as an all-new compact crossover SUV. Long a competent but rather uninspiring competitor to best-sellers like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape, the 2016 Tucson has reinvented itself to pose a credible challenge to such stalwarts. Along with an eye-catching exterior design, this 5-passenger SUV now boasts some of the latest technology and safety aids available, such as automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection. The Tucson's new 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder still isn't the strongest in its class, but it does earn up to 33 mpg. With a starting price of under $24,000 and improvements upon its former self in almost every category, the new Tucson is ready to take on the segment's best.

Pros
If you want a small SUV with style, sophisticated technology and great fuel economy, put the 2016 Hyundai Tucson on your consideration list. Another big draw is Hyundai's excellent powertrain warranty that's good for 10 years/100,000 miles.

Cons
Though its interior space has grown, the revamped Tucson's cargo capacity still trails that of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Also, it isn't as quick as a turbocharged Kia Sportage or as nimble as a Mazda CX-5.

By:

kbb.com

Our analysis of automotive reviews proves that the 2016 Hyundai Tucson's exceptionally quiet, spacious interior, and ample standard and available features help it achieve one of the top spots among compact SUVs. The Tucson also has a comfortable ride, poised handling, and a smooth powertrain. Additionally, the Tucson has fantastic safety scores and earns fairly good fuel economy.

Pros
Silky powertrain
Balanced handling
Exceptional safety scores

Cons
Unimpressive cabin materials

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

31.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

Torque:

207ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

151ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

200hp

at 5 100rpm

164hp

at 6 200rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.00Feet

34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

174.50in

176.20in

Width:

71.20in

72.80in

Height:

67.10in

64.20in

Ground Clearance:

6.90in

6.40in

Front Track:

61.80in

63.00in

Rear Track:

61.90in

64.00in

Wheel Base:

102.50in

105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.10

39.40

Rear Head Room:

39.00

39.10

Front Leg Room:

40.10in

41.20in

Rear leg room:

35.80in

38.70in

Front Hip Room:

58.30in

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.20in

57.10in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

53.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.00in

55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

56.10cu.ft

61.90cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2200lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

23.80cu.ft

31.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

17.20degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

23.90degrees

Curb Weight:

3404.00lbs

3325.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

1 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leather

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Cloth

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Cooled storage compartment

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather steering wheel

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Dual vanity mirrors

Air conditioning

Cargo floor mats

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Diversity antenna

8 total speakers

1 subwoofer(s)

Memory card slot

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Fender premium brand speakers

USB Connection

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Brake drying

Adaptive headlights

Rear height adjustable headrests

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Brake Drying

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages:

Option Group 01

GLS Popular Package

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch

Tow & Ball Mount, 7-Pin Adapter Plug

Side Steps

Roof Rack

Wheel Locks

Roof Edge Spoiler

Trailer Hitch Kit

Wheel Locks

Mudguards

Tow Hitch

Interior Options:

First Aid Kit

Rubber Mat Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Auto-dimming Mirror w/Homelink & Compass

Cargo Net

Cargo Mat

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Tray

First Aid Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#000000

Color:

Beige, cloth

#CDBEAB

Black, cloth

#232428

Gray, cloth

#AAAEAF

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Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Hyundai Tucson SE 2016

General

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Hyundai ix35,Hyundai Tucson ix,Hyundai Tucson ix35

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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