2026 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2026 Honda CR-V

When it comes to compact SUVs, the Volkswagen Tiguan and Honda CR-V dominate the San Jose market thanks to their affordability, comfort, safety, and performance. In this comparison between the Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V specs and features, the team at Capitol Volkswagen will help you decide which should be your next daily drive. Keep reading below, then contact us to schedule a test drive to experience a new Tiguan for yourself!

2026 Volkswagen Taos Vs. Tiguan: Performance

The first consideration many make when shopping for a new Volkswagen near Sunnyvale is its performance. Both the 2026 Taos and the 2026 Tiguan feature peppy engines, but the 2.0L 4-cylinder on the Tiguan has a bit more oomph, especially when you choose the SEL R-Line Turbo configuration. Both models come standard with front-wheel drive, though VW 4MOTION® AWD is available for more traction.

2026 VW Taos

• Engine: 1.5L TSI® 16-valve DOHC Turbo 4-cylinder
• Drivetrain: FWD standard; 4MOTION® AWD w/ Active Control available
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 174 hp
• Torque: 184 lb-ft

2026 VW Tiguan

• Engines: 2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC Turbo 4-cylinder / 2.0L TSI® EA888 EVO5 Turbo 4-cylinder
• Drivetrain: FWD (S, SE, SE R-Line Black) / 4MOTION® AWD w/ Active Control & Driving Mode Selection (SEL R-Line Turbo)
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 201 hp / 268 hp
• Torque: 207 lb-ft / 258 lb-ft

2026 Volkswagen Taos Vs. Tiguan: Interior Comfort

Inside these Volkswagen SUVs, passengers find plenty of comfort in roomy seats. Plus, with wireless device charging, available Wi-Fi Hotspot, and wireless App-Connect, you’ll be more connected to what matters.

2026 VW Taos

• Headroom w/o sunroof (front/rear): 40.7 inches / 39.8 inches
• Headroom w/ sunroof (front/rear): 39.5 inches / 38.8 inches
• Shoulder room (front/rear): 56.6 inches / 55.2 inches
• Hip room (front/rear): 53.9 inches / 45.4 inches
• Legroom (front/rear): 40.1 inches / 37.9 inches
• Total passenger volume (with/without sunroof): 96.7 cubic feet / 99.5 cubic feet
• FWD cargo volume (behind front/rear seats): 65.9 cubic feet / 27.9 cubic feet
• AWD cargo volume (behind front/rear seats): 60.2 cubic feet / 24.9 cubic feet
• Tech: 8-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit digital instrument display, 8-inch touchscreen with AM/FM/HD radio, App-Connect® smartphone integration

2026 VW Tiguan

• Headroom w/o sunroof (front/rear): 39.5 inches / 39.7 inches
• Headroom w/ sunroof (front/rear): 38.2 inches / 38.4 inches
• Shoulder room (front/rear): 57 inches / 55.7 inches
• Hip room (front/rear): 54.4 inches / 53.3 inches
• Legroom (front/rear): 40.2 inches / 40.2 inches
• Total passenger volume (with/without sunroof): 100.4 cubic feet / 103.8 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (behind front/rear seats): 69.8 cubic feet / 33.8 cubic feet
• Tech: Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro: 10.25-inch configurable digital instrument display, 12.9-inch touchscreen AM/FM/Radio, Bluetooth® technology, and voice control, Climatronic® Touch dual-zone

Find Your Next VW SUV At Capitol Volkswagen

Ready to test-drive these models to see which one is right for your Redwood City travels? Come to our San Jose showroom at your convenience, or schedule a time by calling us at 408-265-4400. In the meantime, apply for financing and value your trade online to streamline your visit!