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
Pros Upmarket vibe (when optioned) Engaging road manners Trademark ‘simply clever’ touches
Cons Pricey options package net basic features Small third row Dual-clutch driveability compromises
Pros Good value for money Loads of space inside Smart-looking interior
Cons Over-the-shoulder blindspots Tiguan has more tech A little bumpy at low speeds
