Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2017

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Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017

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Also called:

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Also called:

XC Classic (China)

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

34,500

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

51,150

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.90gals

18.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Deep Black Pearl

#000000

Pacific Blue Metallic

#35617A

Pepper Gray Metallic

#5D5C5A

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Reflex Silver Metallic

#D8D8D8

Color:

Crystal White Metallic

#CBD0D3

Bursting Blue Metallic

#315785

Ice White

#DEDEDE

Passion Red

#971715

Onyx Black Metallic

#010101

Savile Grey Metallic

#494850

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

Among three-row luxury SUVs, the 2017 Volvo XC90 has outstanding cargo capacity, style and safety features. The cabin is particularly elegant and offers many options for personalization. Its engine power and ride quality aren’t segment-leading, but this is still a midsize SUV that deserves consideration.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 receives updates to its driver assistance system and more apps for its infotainment system, plus the addition of a range-topping new trim level.

Although Volvo's latest four-cylinder engine has considerable power, the heavy weight of the XC90 makes it feel unimpressive. Its numbers are promising, but in real-world, day-to-day use, acceleration and refinement are lacking. Other rival crossovers feel notably snappier and more responsive when accelerating up to freeway speeds or passing a slow-moving vehicle. We haven't driven the XC90 with the base turbocharged engine, but we expect to find its 250 hp a bit meager for a vehicle of this size.

Pros
Elegant styling inside and out; spacious second- and third-row seating for a midsize SUV; many standard safety technology features; precise handling that inspires confidence; available plug-in hybrid model.

Cons
Overly busy ride quality for a vehicle in its class; comes up short on performance and real-world fuel economy; some of its standard touchscreen controls can be hard to use.

By:

edmunds.com

Totally redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Volvo XC90, helped redefine the Volvo brand, now that the Swedish automaker is Chinese-owned.Worries that innovation would be sucked out of the brand leaving an empty shell appear to have been unwarranted as Volvo is continuing to produce cutting-edge vehicles.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 gets some expanded safety options.Also, the 2017 XC90 T5 model is now offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.All other XC90 models come standard with all-wheel drive.

Volvo's revived SUV has earned impressive crash-test ratings.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it five stars overall.Rated Good on each test done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the XC90 was named a Top Safety Pick.

In keeping with the brand's long-standing reputation for safety, Volvo gives the XC90 the latest safety features and systems, active as well as passive, some optional. Automatic braking at intersections has been added to the standard City Safety package. Pedestrian and cyclist detection now functions day or night.

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autoblog.com

The 2017 Volvo XC90 ranks 10 out of 22 Luxury Midsize SUVs. In a competitive class where esteemed luxury brands duke it out, the 2017 Volvo XC90 lies somewhere in the middle. This Swedish SUV is well-equipped and good on gas, and it seats seven comfortably. However, its standard four-cylinder engine leaves something to be desired, and its reliability rating is lower than most class rivals.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Volvo XC90 has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Among three-row luxury SUVs, the 2017 Volvo XC90 has outstanding cargo capacity, style and safety features. The cabin is particularly elegant and offers many options for personalization. Its engine power and ride quality aren't segment-leading, but this is still a midsize SUV that deserves consideration." -- Edmunds

After launching one of the most ambitious design overhauls in modern memory, Volvo's XC90 crossover SUV for 2017 utterly validates the Swedish automaker's efforts. … Taking direct aim at the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Acura MDX, the XC90 offers a fresh design, more intriguing interior toys and a revolutionary drivetrain marking a new beginning in Volvo engineering." -- Kelley Blue Book

"With the redesigned XC90, Volvo is breaking some new ground - ground that will likely influence all of the company's upcoming models. While there are some elements that might throw Volvo's traditional customers (the infotainment controls, mostly), the XC90 not only may lure new customers from other luxury makes, but is also an indication that the long-time Swedish automaker has a very bright future ahead." -- Consumer Guide (2016)

Pros
Luxurious interior design
Excellent cargo and passenger space
High fuel economy
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
So-so ride quality over rougher roads
Average engine power
Below-average predicted reliability rating

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cars.usnews.com

The XC90 is the poster boy of New Volvo, responsible for spearheading the reinvention of the brand as a slick Swedish premium alternative to the established Anglo-Saxon badges you’ll see clogging up most company car parks up and down the land.

It’s a classic top-down approach: Gothenburg’s Chinese masters, Geely, elected to relaunch Volvo with a posh-roader carrying chunky prices and a new executive wardrobe. The rationale? If they get this flagship right, the smaller, cheaper models should fly off the shelves faster than the lunchtime meatballs at the Ikea sale.

Which is why we’ve just eight months in the XC90, to rate their chances. Stuff this up, and it could spell curtains for Volvo’s renaissance outside the Ford fold. Get it right… well, we could be seeing the brand cycle up the sales charts and close the gap to Mercedes-Benz, Audi et al.

It’s a mighty fine cabin. The XC90’s crowning achievement is the bit you’ll notice everyday – the cool, minimalist interior. Materials used throughout are first-rate with a stylish mix of metallics, leather and smart plastics, and the interior felt as solidly made and luxurious as the miles ticked towards five figures as it did on day one. Only the absurdly stained blond leather let the side down (they left a delicate shade of Levis blue).

Like the Audi, the XC90 has permanent four-wheel drive, to keep us going when the going gets slippery, especially with the standard all-seasons Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. The wheels are 21-inch, eight-spoke diamond-cut alloys – a £1450 option. This excess-all-areas vibe percolates throughout; to avoid a long wait for XC90s off the production line, we plumped for a car already specced by Volvo. Hence the price has been swollen by an obscene £16,440.

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carmagazine.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

Torque:

207ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

258ft-lbs

at 1 500rpm

Horsepower:

200hp

at 5 100rpm

250hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.00Feet

41.01Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

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

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

174.50in

194.90in

Width:

71.20in

79.10in

Height:

67.10in

69.90in

Ground Clearance:

6.90in

10.50in

Front Track:

61.80in

65.70in

Rear Track:

61.90in

65.80in

Wheel Base:

102.50in

117.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.10

38.90

Rear Head Room:

39.00

38.50

Front Leg Room:

40.10in

40.90in

Rear leg room:

35.80in

37.00in

Front Hip Room:

58.30in

56.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.20in

57.70in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

56.50in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.00in

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

56.10cu.ft

85.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2200lbs

4000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

23.80cu.ft

41.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

23.80degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

23.30degrees

Curb Weight:

3404.00lbs

4293.00lbs

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

4 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

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

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Reclining rear seats

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

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather and alloy steering wheel

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

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

330 watts stereo output

10 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

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

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Emergency Service*

Emergency braking preparation

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Post-collision safety system

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Cornering lights

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

High Pressure Washers Headlamps

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Options

Packages:

Vision Package

Climate Package

Convenience Package

R-Design

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch

Tow & Ball Mount, 7-Pin Adapter Plug

Side Steps

Roof Rack

Wheel Locks

Roof Edge Spoiler

Trailer Hitch Kit

20" 5-Double Spoke Alloy Wheels in Matte Tech Black

Interior Options:

First Aid Kit

Rubber Mat Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System

Graphical Head Up Display

Integrated Center Booster Cushion 2nd Row

Heated Front Seats

Contour Seats in Nappa Leather

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#000000

Color:

Amber/Charcoal, leather

#84634D

Blond/Charcoal, leather

#C1C0BE

Charcoal, leather

#464648

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Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2017

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

XC Classic (China)

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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