2023 Honda CR-V vs Volkswagen Tiguan - Which Sensible Crossover is Better?

[@aneller8706]

Good job guys, VW all the way, for me. Tried both, Better interior quality and much less exterior noise. Not enough torque in the Crv, and id prefer avoiding a collision with my steering response then have my insurance go up.

[@HighGear7445]

A three Volkswagen family here . Jetta with 150,000 miles , Passat with 85,000 and Atlas (with 2.0 engine) with 26,000 miles. All of them reliable . Do the maintenance if you want reliability. Study's show only 25% of people keep up with the maintenance. We do most of our own and more frequently then the manual specs because we generally keep our cars longer. I've got my eye on the Tig but my wife likes here Passat to much . Other than normal wear and tear like a battery and tires it's been dead reliable. Atlas has needed nothing. Jetta has lately needed a wheel bearing and suspension part as well as rear brakes (totally understandable at that milage) otherwise dead reliable. One thing not mentioned is curb weight the Tiguan is between #265 and #309 heavier than the CR-V . I'd rather have a vehicle built a little more solid in a crash.

[@charleshines5700]

That is precisely the thing about these vehicles that can make someone think badly of them. They don't do the maintenance and then they blame Volkswagen when there is a failure. Change the coolant or at least test it every 30,000 miles. It will be a drop in the bucket pricewise compared to a new engine for ANY vehicle!! I had a Jetta and Passat both had the 2.5 and that may be one of the most reliable engines that Volkswagen has ever used. No direct injection (no valve deposits), no cam followers, no timing belt that can break. It was a great engine though not the most powerful there is. Just get the correct oil for it and change it when you should.

[@samwolf8151]

I’m partial to the VW. I think it looks better.

[@zoobrizz]

There’s no comparison. The Honda is a proven winner.

[@DerekTYWu]

@@zoobrizz just wait till you see the Europe version of Tiguan, it has so many bells and whistles that it just short on rocket launchers and machine guns!!

[@LA-zc9rg]

Crv isn’t without warts.

[@blastedcorpse271]

@@zoobrizz FALSE. VW has it always in the bag. Older Honda, yes, newer Honda, LACKING SO MUCH!

[@DH-og5yr]

quieter as seen here

[@Lurkartiist]

The Tiguan looks better and will have the better acceleration, which I like. However, the CR-V will likely hold up longer and have less problems along the way as well. I’m so torn

[@jorgerojas2763]

you must be talking about the old ones, new ones with the Turbo engines and CVT Transmission we would have to see how it goes!

[@theruleoffire]

Disagree not with the CVT, and forget climbing steep inclines

[@tiemaishoes19]

Crv engines still have oil dilution problems, after 4000 km engine oil smells gas and the synthetic oil is done. I've even seen my dipstick level go up because of how much gas got into the oil. Honda never did anything to fix it and told me not to worry because it was on warranty loll. Those engines won't last very long, the engine loses the ability to lubricate the upper part of the engine after 4000 km . The oil won't even stick to the dipstick, it's like water hahaha

[@konsen6149]

@@tiemaishoes19BUT consumer reports will not agree with, consumer report will rank Honda CRV reliability way better than any VW Tiguan. Just wondering all this while, is consumer reports trustworthy on the reporting the true reliability of any car brands or just another Japanese automotive like Toyota and Honda paying CR to report something very good which are not . Modern Honda and Toyota ,Lexus are not really reliable nowadays but just living on their past laurels.

[@tiemaishoes19]

@@konsen6149 Yep totally agree. Bought a 2009 corolla xrs with the 2.4 from the Camry and engine die at 99 000 km. I went multiple times at the dealer when it was 70 000 km because the car was burning 1 quart every 1000 km and Toyota said, until it burn 1.2 l it's considered ok for now loll So i decided to rebuild the engine and Toyota did it. 10 days later the timing chain snap and the engine caught on fire. They've never accepted responsability lost so much money Don't be faithful to any brands

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

As someone who owns both a Honda and a Tiguan, I would take the Tiguan. Owned ours for 18 months and did a cross country trip from coast to coast in the winter and have had zero issues. Great car loaded with features.

[@nikolagregic7709]

Its basically New car 18 months is nothing, own it few more years and u Will see how reliable VW is. U gonna visit mechanic every week.

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

@@nikolagregic7709 oh yeah, how many VWs have you owned and which year/model?

[@pixelatedsn0w]

@@nikolagregic7709 I'm on my 5th VW and those issues have never happened to me. People want to own cars but not take care of them. VW's need that care to give you that reliability. Love your VW and it will love you back.

[@danih0430]

Hi I am interested in buying a 2022 VW Tiguan SE , but I am torn due to the reviews about the problems with acceleration. Have you experienced any issues with yours? Do you recommend the Tiguan? Thanks

[@lartstnc]

All the AWD Tiguan have a lag on acceleration and it is dangerous if you do not expect it. Once you are accustomed to it, you are fine. Or drive in sport mode lol ​@@danih0430

[@polardiscoball]

My '21 Tiguan is rocking the western arctic. Stable on ice and snow and -30 or -40 always starts on the first try!

[@nishantqazi]

I own 2022 VW Tiguan, it’s a beautiful car, both inside and outside, it has a class and road respect. And German technology.

[@danih0430]

Hi I am interested in buying a 2022 VW Tiguan SE , but I am torn due to the reviews about the problems with acceleration. Have you experienced any issues with yours? Do you recommend it? Thanks

[@nishantqazi]

@danih0430 The acceleration is superb, no problems on that account. I drove Audi Q5 also, believe me I felt no difference between the two cars. TIGUAN is better as its low cost and offers value for money.

[@danih0430]

@@nishantqazi appreciate it thanks!

[@robertbooey2481]

I just bought a 23 Tiguan 2 weeks ago. I looked at most of the class, including the CR-V obviously. The ride quality interior of the Tiguan feels so "right" to me. The 23 CR-V is much better than the last generation but it just felt so boring to me.

[@krane15]

The Honda is boring, but that's why it so reliable. It sticks to one thing, and that's straight and level flight. You don't dare push it around a corner or you'll be sorry.

[@drealove1808]

Keeping in mind that it comes with no spare!! No 360 cameras and no heated back seats 👀 Definitely inclining towards the Tiguan SEL r line 🤔

[@djcavanaugh]

Same here; just bought a 23 Tiguan. The ride, handling, and interior quality were deciding factors.

[@WaterfrontLife]

Also, something that wasn't mentioned, that I believe nobody else has, and I wouldn't want to be without...the rear that is, backup camera has a where nozzle..😊

[@Brutemandave]

​@@krane15Recently, Honda's dependability ranking has slipped. In the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study that looks at initial build quality, Honda ranked well below the industry average (192 problems per 100 vehicles) with a score of 230 PP100.

[@CraigSmith568]

I would choose the VW just because it doesn't have a CVT.

[@zoobrizz]

There’s no comparison. The Honda is a proven winner.

[@hypnotoad8871]

@@zoobrizz Sounds like maximum copium.

[@samontenegro]

Good job in comparing them side by side. I have to say, we test drove several mid size recently and decided to buy the Tiguan SE 2024. The CRV is a nice SUV but at least in the USA, dealers want MSRP plus additional 2-3 k in B.S. fees, and no discounts. After 4 weeks of research, my 16 years bought the Tiguan with 6 year warranty, under 30k. This is also our 3rd VW, these cars run forever and they are reliable.

[@shajum.k8316]

I just love my Tiguan driving style … it feels solid on the road when compared to CRV …Even if I drive for more than 79 mph it’s just smooth to drive … I’m a person who loves to drive … I know people love to have reliability but I really don’t like CVT style of driving it is just boring and feel sleepy…

[@brekynowaiser1622]

Yes i agree , i have 2021 CRV , nice car , but it has has a road noise isolation problem, i used to have VW Jetta 2001 and i missed the german car style of driving

[@shajum.k8316]

@@brekynowaiser1622 yeah true I have driven CVT , manual torque converter, automatic manual transmission.. And now the eight speed automatic ….. with Tiguan which I am really enjoying in American highways ….. VW are really solid on especially on highways I really feel confident with the power …... They should just improve their maintenance image …And even I got 35 mph .. if we know how to drive Tiguan we can get solid mileage ..

[@ChefDuane]

Agree with that completely. I would never buy a car with a CVT trans. Higher that average failure rate, finicky on maintenance, and just feels weird. My new '23 Passport Elite has the proven Honda 9HP 9 speed mated to the J35 engine. Pretty solid platform.

[@fuzooli]

Agreed completely on solid drivability on the Tiguan. CRV does feel softer while Tiguan has much precision on the handling department. I disagree on the cargo space as I feel Tiguan has much more space lengthwise compared to CRV

[@krane15]

That's the German advantage, and why people chose them over Japanese and Korean. The Honda is far more reliable, but not as well planted. The CTV is just crap.

[@ruthrichard8168]

We bought the 2023 CRV..❤ This is our 4th one..Love the space Since we need it.

[@EastWood2004]

I am curious if you tried to own a Macan or X5 rather than sticking to 4 cr-v.

[@ScenicD]

@@EastWood2004wow what a brainless comment

[@jeffplant3]

The Comfortline R Line is a bit deceiving. In my opinion you should have tested the straight Comfortline, no sunroof. The steering wheel controls on the straight Comfortline are still buttons, not the soft touch which I think most people do not like. I am about to pick up my second Tiguan (Comfortline, non R-Line and no sunroof), a 2024, having driven a 2018 Tiguan Trendline for the past six years. A nice upgrade from my 2018. I think the R Line is kind of silly actually and a bit an unnecessary up spend. I think these cars are quite equitable but as a loyal VW brand driver, I want nothing to do with a CVT transmission. I think the power in the Tig is more than adequate and with the Sport setting, you can certainly feel like you're driving a go-faster car. You guys did a great comparison of two great SUV's. Well done! It pretty much comes down to pick one or the other you can't go wrong. But just remember that the R Line is whole lot of fake flash for too much money. My 2024 Comfortline, no sunroof was just a hair over $41,000 and has the power hatch back. Cheers!

[@ryanthomas2330]

I bought the Tiguan over the Honda. The CRV cvt was loud and slow and the steering was also mushy. This review nailed it for driving impressions. Good job.

[@riicktann]

i have a 17 gti and an 09 crv. love both. been a vw guy for 20 years. i would absolutely consider the 23 crv but the crt trans is a dealbreaker

[@irvingnarvaez3385]

As a Tiguan owner in Germany, I noticed that in North America you guys only get that Engine... Here in Europe we can choose between 150, 190, 220 and the 320 Hp Tiguan R with the 7 speed DSG tranny. I Myself Drive a 2 ltr TDI with 150 Hp with 250 Ftlb of Torque with a 6 Speed Manual, it's a different Driving experience over here...

[@krane15]

Sadly, only one engine for North America.

[@precisionlaser2158]

I choose the crv. It fit all my needs, and yes I agree I love the steering relax feel for long drive. Very practical!!

[@jjhlew]

Relaxed steering......like driving a household appliance. Does the job but zero spirit.

[@precisionlaser2158]

@John Lewin I think it is perfectly weighted steering feel. If I want performance/handling I will settle for rdx

[@zackarystewart9214]

We bought the Tiguan after test driving both. It just seemed like you got a lot more bang for the same amount of dollars with the Volkswagen

[@samwh4775]

I feel like the Tiguan it’s better in almost every way, it has a better interior design to me, its definitely more refined, the 8 speed it’s better than the CVT, the 2.0T barely makes more power but its also more refined, and the AWD it’s far superior, but…. I had an experience where my friend had a 2022 Tiguan R line fully loaded with everything and we did a road trip to Montreal and when we stopped at a red light the start stop turned the car off and then never came back on and the car started rolling down an uphill, after 20 min the car started, we went to a mall parked and when we came back the car never started again, it was a problem with the electronics 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Chikolad]

Always switch off the auto start/stop!

[@jjhlew]

I enjoy a car with a soul and character, i.e. fun to drive. So I would pick the Tiguan, especially since both are so similar.

[@jdmguy44]

If soul or character is what you're after a VW Tiguan is the last car to look at! Same with most VW's.

[@hypnotoad8871]

@@jdmguy44 That would be a matter of taste. Something you clearly lack.

[@jdmguy44]

@@hypnotoad8871 Nothing to do with taste. I've driven enough VW's to come to that conclusion. Sorry if that upsets you.

[@xGoddess-11]

​@@jdmguy44How come?

[@Sh.aqrabawi1]

I own vw tiguan 2014 and thinking to buy Ford territory 2024 or honda zrv 2024 but little hesitant because I like the tiguan performance a LOT

[@pinkypoohable]

I don’t like CVT. It’s noisy and sluggish. I prefer the Tiguan because it drives and handles really well. Steering is really sharp and responsive. I also like the acceleration and speed of VW’s DSG gearbox. It’s like driving a really premium Audi. I am also amazed how the suspension of the Tiguan handles bumps and road noise. Go with the Tiguan R Line. You will really like it.

[@paulhenry913]

CR-V. Top safety pick plus under new iihs guidelines. Updated and refined 1.5 and CVT. Available hybrid models. Honda engineering excellence.

[@getlocust]

I love a review that ends with an actual recommendation, like this one. Thanks!

[@navy9398]

Thank you for another great video. I am partial to VW and Audi. You can get an APR Stage I ECU upgrade for the Tiguan that requires no engine hardware modifications, and produces 234-262 HP with 270-311 FT-LBS of torque depending on fuel grade. There are several other companies as well.

[@krane15]

I couldn't help but notice no mention of how that alteration may effect the car's warranty.

[@FCNG2424]

@@krane15 A stage 1 tune doesn't affect the warranty

[@kevinosorio586]

Would doing this worsen the fuel economy or is it possible to do it while still keeping that good mpg?

[@gdulaudi]

Bought a 2018 Tiguan R Line (same model as this one minus new facelift) last year at 105k. Only issues I’ve experienced were some electronic things like Proximity sensors start beeping for no reason or the remote start stoped working. A lot of people compliment how good it looks. Honda and Toyota are reliable but too mediocre. I am aware that VW uses a lot of plastic which likes to crack over time but crossing my fingers that I can keep driving with no issues because it is an enjoyable car.

[@itchonzzz]

Am doin the same and praying our will last for another 8-10 years

[@EstaDePiPi]

Damn that’s alot of miles, how much you pay for it ?

[@rodgood]

I want to like VW"s , but all the older ones i have seen all have major Electric issues . I do like the handling and interior quality tho . Seen lots of high mileage CRV "s, even owned one .

[@krane15]

If you're concerned about reliability, then Honda is the way to go.

[@Jr-Cane-Corso]

The tiguan hands like a GTI sooooo my wife loves her SE R line 2023! Black edition

[@nonnonnonheinous7069]

thank you so much for making such an excellent comparison video! it's the best i've seen during my car-buying research. we just purchased the '23 tiguan and are very happy with it :)

[@andrewmedeiros655]

Crv is basically my 10th gen accord front end stretched. The Tig is the only in class vehicle I could find with ventilated front seats for under 45k. Also my accord seats are hard and kind of small. This weekend I’ll see how the crv ans tig seating compare, but I’m leaning Tig

[@jm7720]

you can find ventilated on hyundai tucson and kia sportage. Way better vehicles than the above crap. They look better than those two as well.

[@QuteSaltyFish]

Cx5 have vent seat too

[@sleddogsam]

You can change the steering response in the custom set-up on the Tiguan for that trim level.

[@Alphakilo84]

I just bought a new Tiguan, traded in my GTI bought new in 08, The MK5-FSI GTI gave me exceptional service over 16yrs of ownership, i figured i would give VW another round. 3 weeks in, I love the Tiguan but when the warranty is up she getting tuned and beefier sway bars.

[@MarcelloSpadafora-hr2ob]

My 2 daughters have 2019 comfortline TIGUAN and the highway fuel economy is between 6.0 and 7.0 litres per 100

[@yongutsa]

best comparison review I've seen.... only thing I wish to hear about the seat comfort in details. Thank you very much for the awesome video!

[@R.Nelson]

Great video Steve!! n Matt!! Took the day off!!! Enjoy the day!!

[@ashleygottman103]

I really like how you compare each point of the vehicles side by side, this is the best review format I’ve seen. I didn’t have to take notes, thank you!

[@akhere07]

At 6:00 you didn't mention benefit of tiguan supporting 3rd row even if for kids but its extra feature which Crv does not offer

[@zoobrizz]

But VW don’t have longevity

[@akhere07]

@@zoobrizz what about hyundai and kia?

[@gregrobsn]

First of all, always drive the Tiguan in the Sports Mode. This will eliminate the hunting for gears and shifting up to a higher gear all of the time. It will also keep the transmission in whatever gear it's in when you are going down hill. If you manually downshift to a lower gear and then put it back o to auto, it will still hold that gear as long as you don't touch the throttle. It also moves the shifting point up about 500 RPM which is nice in any case. Much more responsive.

[@MandolinKen]

Once a VW driver always a VW driver. The quality is far better.

[@theruleoffire]

Agreed. I literally loth driving in anything else ive tried but nothing compares to VW. Perfectly engineered.

[@pixelatedsn0w]

Agreed! The quality is top notch

[@cfnaround1585]

I’m looking right now, selling my 2011 Jetta I bought new. Lasted me a while up to 150,000miles. Statistics say VW only last up to 175,000 realistically and Honda goes to 225,000 with lower maintenance per year. So I’m torn still

[@OriginalYTBR]

Quality in a VW ? Ok

[@inneneinbrecher6610]

Tiguan better without a doubt. Live in an apartment or in a shed?

[@TheNB4444]

Thanks guys for the review. I traded in my ‘21 C-RV for ‘24 R-Line SE Tiguan because: CVT, road noise on Honda. Honda was reliable, but couldn’t stand the lack of power and the loud highway driving. VW is much quieter on the road, has ambient lighting, power liftgate, panoramic roof at same price range. Tiguan has rougher ride because of the bigger rims. Have put 800 miles, so far so good 🤞

[@xGoddess-11]

How expensive has the Tiguan been to maintain compared to the CRV?

[@TheNB4444]

@@xGoddess-11 since the car is new, no maintenance spendings yet. My first maintenance is due at 10k (double checked with dealer, synthetic oil, that is why big maintenance intervals). My observations from 2,5k driving: on highway my Tiguan averages 31.5 mpg on regular gas (70-75mph), on CR-V I always had 29ish. I think this is because the VW has an 8 speed with 2.0 engine and can tolerate lower RPMs at high speeds. The engine stays quiet while going fast. At the same speeds the CR-V’s engine would be louder due to higher RPMs. Having said that my first oil change is on the dealer, and intervals are quite big. On CR-V it was due every 3-5k miles (~$70), so I am assuming oil change maintenance is less expensive on the VW. No other issues were experiences by VW yet, nor had I breakdowns with the Honda in 2,5 years of ownership. This is not a scientific measurement, just an observation from owning these two cars

[@xGoddess-11]

@@TheNB4444 Thank you so much for your response. Very helpful! 😊

[@mikewright1596]

I bought a 2023 Tiguan RLine Highline in May 2023. It has more options than the one you tested. My version does in fact have the electric rear gate. Your test models steering wheel controls were much different than mine as well. IE I have more. I did look at the CRV as well and found the interior “odd”. Also checked out the Toyota RAV4 and the interior was cheap looking and chintzy. Options and comparison of price Im happy I chose the Tiguan. $50k was the price in Edmonton.

[@xGoddess-11]

Do you feel like the maintenance cost has been reasonable, or too expensive?

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Another great video. I’ll take the CRV for the better looks alone. I’m just not digging the Tiguan style.

[@Vm94-p7u]

Bro, peeps from Honda almost copied Volvo's rear lights.

[@sheriyoung5178]

Great videos guys & good comparison.😊 Bought my first VW, (2022 Tiguan). Not letting go of my 2010 CRV with 215k miles. I Like both cars, but prefer Honda. Like you mentioned, Honda is just easier to drive.

[@xGoddess-11]

Can you tell me how different the maintenance cost is for both vehicles?

[@DennisBell-ec5gv]

You look like you have more headroom/legroom in the volkswagen TBH even with the bigger sunroof without toggling your head into that opening with the CRV. 4k is big price difference. I am waiting for a 2024 Tiguan. I have had 2 2022'

[@drealove1808]

Whats the MSRP for the 2024 Tiguan?

[@katerinapascht6075]

Agreed. I was confused by that … the sunroof gives you like an extra inch 🤔

[@Outsider.Reviews]

Great comparison and I would pick the VW Tiguan, it's just more fun to drive, more engaging and bit less expensive

[@dko8546]

Well done. I especially like the back and forth when you are both driving.

[@gelilasebhatu5376]

Yeah I liked that too! Nice video style for the comparison 👌🏾

[@kmcclendon91]

I have a 23 Tiguan SEL R-Line premium, it comes with power lift gate!

[@Ruger1bc]

Great points and spot on. I was looking for the more "fun" experience that comes with a Euro-designed car- VW all the way after I drove both- I rarely have more than one passenger :)

[@WaterfrontLife]

I have a Tiguan. VW all my life. 40 years of driving. Wouldn't want to have anything else

[@xGoddess-11]

How expensive is it to maintain?

[@Ruger1bc]

@@xGoddess-11 One year and 13K miles- zero :)

[@liamrobinson2084]

Great video gents! Two nice vehicles, not abusively expensive. It's interesting to see what is on offer from various manufacturers. Maybe the VW is more a lease-and-change-every-four-years kind of vehicle? Maybe the Honda is more a buy-and-change-after-8-10 years? A few years ago that would have been an obvious conclusion. Now, with turbos and CVTs, it's less clear. I think i comes down to buyers ownership style. There's not a lot of daylight between the two in most aspects of use.

[@davewilson7602]

For what it’s worth I’ve had two recent VWs that have been very good to me, however I wait until the fourth or beyond year the model is out before purchasing I don’t trust anything new they make with a ten foot pole 😂 These tiguans have been out like five years though they should be fine

[@liamrobinson2084]

@@davewilson7602 I hope your luck holds! Cheers.

[@fernandoarmenta4823]

The Tiguan is better by far, the trunk of the Tiguan looks bigger that the Honda, I Don’t why he said the opposite.

[@faautobahna9416]

researching and watched again. it is a very useful comparison.

[@saniojoseph2640]

Tiguan looks classy and elegant and it looks like a premium offering. Mature handling and fun to drive. It is a Baby q3

[@wesleyhoare789]

I do I love my 2014 I want a fun to drive suv always powers a big thing in my book so I’d probably go Tiguan again I want a peppy suv always

[@karenj.9074]

I like them both but love the look of the new Tiguan.

[@MrChristianrentasram]

They are not equally but your check the sport CRV which is one step down from the top trim and I bet you they're way different in pricing as well

[@DadDrums1015]

I actually switched from a Civic to a Tiguan a month ago, and I am really enjoying what the Tiguan offers. My concern was gas mileage but in city I am getting 26-27 avg and hwy roughly 33-35 avg mpgs. If you learn how to drive the Tiguan, you actually get pretty solid numbers. I don't know if that is common with VW, but just something I am learning.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Exactly. I had a Tiguan rental for a month while I was on business. I really enjoyed the experience. Its solid, smooth, and has an excellent awd system. I’d put it in eco mode and set the cruise at 65mph and I could easily get 35-36 mpg. I believe the 4motion awd disconnects at highway speeds to improve the mileage. Nevertheless the only gripes I had the entire time was the acceleration delay (accelerator pedal pressed, but didn’t respond immediately). The second gripe was the rock hard firm seats.

[@DadDrums1015]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 is there acceleration delay? When I press on the gas pedal, that torque kicks on hard if I don't pay attention to my pressure on the pedal. I can't attest to the seat comfort since I went from cushy seats to the Tiguan seats and I like the firmness, my lower back doesn't hurt as much in these seats. Honestly, that's very much personal preference in my opinion.

[@shajum.k8316]

@@DadDrums1015 That’s true initially I felt bad with the seat but it is actually firm than CRV which is very softer and sometimes I feel very sleepy in CRV that’s not the case with Tiguan and I don’t get back pain .. Yeah even I have got 35 mph in a long highway drive .. if you know how to handle Tiguan in high way driving trust me it can give better mileage … I felt the difference when I pour CITGO gasoline.. while other gasoline were not giving good mileage … Did you guys had this experience?

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@DadDrums1015 I vividly remember the pedal delay that took a lot of time to adjust to. If it had been my personal vehicle I’d have taken to VW for answers. The seats were almost a dealbreaker for me at first. I loved the leatherette material though. Very durable and high quality. The seat firmness almost made it swap it out for another rental. I can’t stand firm seats. I need plush seats with lots of give, so to speak. Or I’ll be stopping every couple of hours of drive time to stretch and relieve my back.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@shajum.k8316 I saw no difference between gasoline brands where I’m at. I’m not sure your location, but all gasoline is the same. It comes from one refinery and becomes “branded” when the proprietary additives are introduced to the gasoline. Top Tier brands like Shell, Citgo, Texaco, Chevron etc should all provide the exact same mileage as non top tier such as Kroger, Wawa, Sheetz, etc. There’s no change in the chemistry of the fuel. Now on the other hand, if you’re buying gasoline without ethanol added, then your energy content on the fuel will be higher and your mileage better. Perhaps the Citgo gas is ethanol free.

[@willmears1111]

When you are German designed handling is always better than the Japanese & Korean and a real automatic is better than a CVT.

[@nannanmal]

I just got my CRV stolen a month ago, and now I have bought a new VW Tiguan. I still love CRV, but in my area, many Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota are the most stolen cars, so I try to avoid them.

[@christinamartinez8132]

Nice comparison. I just got my 2020 VW Tiguan today. I hope it lasts a good while. It has 44,100 miles.

[@badongtagalog5737]

You forgot that the tiguan rear seat can recline and can slide

[@adamesd3699]

Actually you can put a child seat in the middle in the CRV. The seatbelt to hold it in place comes down from the roof. You can see it in the video right at 3:27. Interesting that the Tiguan feels more powerful. That was one of the big issues with it in previous years. VW said they reprogrammed it for better responsiveness and I guess that was true.

[@zackarystewart9214]

Plus the torque helps

[@adamesd3699]

@@zackarystewart9214 Yeah, except the hp and torque figures didn’t change since this model generation was introduced several years ago. Yet somehow VW did something that makes it feel stronger, without losing fuel efficiency.

[@atrociouscow]

As for the Tiguan power hatch Volkswagen has been using a spring system for years and from the factory it is set to POS 1, POS 2 or 3 will open the hatch with no help

[@pelicanlover69]

Myy 2020 Jetta has the 3 spring setup. Just moved up a spring hole after 3 years. Works grrat.

[@soccerindian12]

How does Honda have more cargo space? Your were able to touch the Honda rear seats but not the VWs….

[@mikek5298]

For all if you in favor of the VW: Take a good look at reliability and especially repair costs over the life of each vehicle.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Honda: 1.5 with oil dilution issues, a cvt with questionable long term reliability. Volkswagen: a rock solid Aisin automatic like Toyota uses. A questionable engine. The reliability isn’t as obvious as you think it is for either candidate

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

My VW has been great. The 2.0 is solid and the 8 speed has been flawless.

[@Fadic4]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 What’s your source for the 1.5 still having oil dilution issues? Do you know why direct injection engines are more prone to oil dilution? Look at consumer reports ranking.

[@jdmguy44]

​@@haroldbeauchamp3770 No issues at all with oil dilution if the correct oil is used. VW Tiguan is a consistently poor performer in reliability surveys here in the UK.

[@Blank00]

​@@haroldbeauchamp3770 Honda's CVTs are reliable. Their only bad cvts were found in the 2014-2015 Civic.

[@DerekTYWu]

Just wait till you see the European version of Tiguan, it has so many bells and whistles that it just short on rocket launchers and machine guns!!

[@websterhillsuites3505]

THIS IS SUCH AN AWESOME OVERALL REVIEW; THANKS SO MUCH!

[@triodekt66]

Why is it no one ever measure from the backseat to the back hatch? Is it 25 inches? Is it 35 inches? Is it 45 inches? Anyone have a tape measure?

[@the_jarmel]

THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO 🙏 HOPE EVERYONE HAS A FUN FILLED DAY ✌️...

[@loufrank2518]

i lead more toward the tiguan in fact i love it

[@Bigjohn928]

The things is when you buy a CRV it attracts car thieves you end up taking a TTC!

[@moses7101]

I’m currently leasing 2021 Accord 2.0 turbo sport. Will lease Tiguan next spring. Hate the redesign Accord plus no spare tire availability.

[@JayakrishnanH007]

The accord had a monstrous look until 2022. Idk who in the company decided to make it as bad as it is today

[@lonnieberkheimer7575]

i'll take the Tiguan with the 2.0 TDI !

[@seydireyz1879]

I just got the ‘24 Tiguan and tested the cr-v. Tiguan is SUCH A FUN ride, it feels super high end as well. In the cr-v i felt MEH, and i also feel that the tiguan has A LOT more passenger space, and disagree with the OPs in that even though the cr-v has more trunk height it lacks in width, overall trunck is about the same, if you ignore the actual trunk entrance part.

[@breccion5876]

I liked my VW jetta sport MT, I thought before I made the wrong decision with VW... It is almost 2yrs and still has the same smoothness.

[@AlexRosales-sv4pf]

I bought the tiguan highline 2023 and I can confirm that the rear hatch is powered.

[@Snafu2346]

As an owner of a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation CR-V, ever since the changes in recent years have me looking at Toyota. In a scramble for those few extra mpgs, they seemed to have sacrificed, reliability. Still on my original 23 yr old trans, starter, alternator, engine, etc. Does Honda use the less reliable rubber bandy cone style cvts? how reliable are these 1.5 liter turbos? The old B and K series engines were pretty well built. My EM1 which is also 23 yrs old along side my RD1. My sisters 3rd gen and 4th gen have mostly been okay. I miss the table.

[@Blank00]

Honda's CVTs are reliable.

[@laceycharizard2546]

Honda makes their own CVT's, unlike some companies that use Jatco or whatever they're called which are known to be garbage. Toyota uses Aisin which are good too. Honda's CVT's are O.K. for regular cars. Honda does not use them for their larger SUV's like the Ridgeline/Pilot/Passport/Odyssey. They use german ZF transmissions for those, like many other auto companies use. Those are great for heavier torque applications, while CVT's aren't as good. But they're still OK. Do I think they're MORE reliable than Honda's older Autos?....... no. But they're reliable enough. Long enough for their warranty, and past it. Will a CVT last as long as your 23 yr old CRV..... maybe, with regular maintenance, I don't know how much you maintained your regular auto.

[@Blank00]

@@laceycharizard2546 now Honda is using an in-house 10AT for bigger vehicles, which is more reliable than the ZF 9AT

[@tarynriver]

Do we know if the Tiguan is gonna get a autoliftgate back im looking to get one but that’s something I’m not sure I can live without that 😩

[@luisjose79]

TIGUAN ALL DAY FOR ME

[@creativewithk1002]

I had the VW taio for a rental and I loved the flat bottom steering wheel and the way it steered . Not too light, but not as heavy as my CRV. Very agile and fun to drive and I’m not even a car enthusiast. But I decided to stay with Honda or maybe will get a RAV4 Toyota for reliability.

[@Rm-no6jr]

One of the really nice reviews. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for your efforts. By the way, are you two brother?

[@Fredartic]

Looking the guy on the back seat seems to have more room in the tiguan than in the honda from what I see...

[@drealove1808]

Tiguan has more stuff For the price. Honda looks good on the outside ide but that’s preety much it 👀

[@dirkdesouza5975]

Vee Dub for life!!!! Cannot do a “snowmobile equipped transmission, CVT yuck”!!!

[@lucmanzoni6265]

Tiguan. Simply and surely.

[@RaY_77W]

Crv front end looks so sleek yet appropriately aggressive

[@germanium1872]

I bought a 2023 crv, but i wish I had bought that R line

[@raulrodrigueznyc]

I have a 2003 CR-V with 175K miles on it. For my next car I would prefer something more engaging and thus I will take the Tiguan.

[@sydneys2555]

We have the same car and leaning towards the Tiguan 😅

[@chrisb9478]

My friend bought a new Crv Touring Hybrid, said it gets 40mpg but so slow it can’t get out of its own way. I wish Honda offered their 2.0liter Turbo as option on upper trims! If VW ups the hp some on the 24 Tiguan, it could be a great vehicle. Still wonder about reliability/longevity though.

[@hypnotoad8871]

Tiguan all the way.

[@TheKingkingg]

Honda reliability engineering fit and finish, etc

[@krane15]

Reliability yes. Fit and finish no. The Germans are known for their solid build. That's their advantage. You can feel confident at 80+mph all day in the Tiguan.

[@TheKingkingg]

@Krane fit and finish yes...many German and French and British brands creek and sqeak and I have never had that in any Honda/Acura products

[@philipjacob2314]

This gen crv has great fit/finish. Better than Tiguan

[@krane15]

The host is a big guy and has a tall torso, so his head will touch just about any car's second row short of full-size. Testing with full-size people is a good thing for these car reviews. USB C is better since its future proof. Once USB A goes away, you won't need to carry the adapter. USB C can also carry way more power for charging (and data). But that's up to the manufacture. Nobody like capacitive buttons. Sure you can get used to them, but nobody has ever said they prefer them. I see you mentioned handling vaguely, but not fit and finish or materials. It should also be noted that the VW can be equipped with far more accessories (Napa leather, LED matrix headlight, etc.) than the Honda. Just for the record, the VW have variable ratio steering. So its easy at parking lot speeds, and stiffing up on the highway.

[@ChefDuane]

I've owned both Hondas and Volkswagens. I would not buy another Volkswagen. II recently bought a Honda Passport Elite and am very happy.

[@krane15]

Because?

[@ChefDuane]

@@krane15 Value for the money. You get more features, options, and IMHO a better car for about the same money. Also, Honda has a much more extensive dealer network if you need OTR service.

[@ms.b9093]

@@krane15Because VW has poor reliability once the warranty runs out. Especially by 50k miles. I will never buy one again. They drive and look nice , but are eventual money pits!!

[@krane15]

@@ms.b9093 Well knowing that, you can always get rid of it before it gets to that point. Nevertheless, I get it. I've owned VWs in the past, so I'm well aware of their lackluster reliability. However, I favor performance and handling over reliability, so I'm willing to deal with a bit more repair woes than most.

[@nozerp]

I've had 1995, 2005. 2011, 2013 2017 Honda Civics and all were crap with various issues within 4 years of ownership related from brakes to steering column to engine sensors to battery drain except for my 1995 which had 175k km on the original clutch when I sold it. Had a pilot whuch was a pig on ga - 19 litres per 100 km. A 2008 Rav4 V6 which was solid but back seat too snall and rear door with wheel on it kept shifting because it was too heavy for the hinges. An outback that had engine knocking. A mazda protege that was a rust bucket. Also had 2019 Santa Fe and a 2018 Highlander. These were nice but drove like boats. My 2021 tiguan comfortline has been solid so far with 36k km. It's the right size and handling better than most in the segment. Every brand has problems. Look at the 2019 Rav4 and all the issue never mind all the Toyota recalls. Get the best deal and service your car as you should and it will easily last 250-300k km - longer than I have ever kept a vehicle and longer than most do.

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Well…. I just had 2 european cars in my life ( Fiat 128 and a Yugo ) I guess is time for upgrade, i ll buy the Tiguan😅

[@marconiki6302]

Yugo

[@patrickallen5781]

I have a VW GLI and you missed the whole point of the steering. When I first purchased it, I felt the same way about the steering until I realized just let your mind drive it and bingo it literally drives itself. My wife has an accord and when I drive it, I immediately think cheap and sloppy steering and have to work more. I know this sounds odd, but I have thousands of miles driving both and the VW is hands down the winner.

[@jenniez928]

I would pick the VW

[@alexsemmel1649]

I read that the VW turbo is going out for so many people that they're petitioning for a recall... anybody else have knowledge on this? That is the only thing stopping me from getting the VW. Best-in-class interior design flow... imo.

[@chrislee6853]

Great comparison video, thank you!

[@TruckKing]

Very welcome!

[@yebba78]

May I ask for the maintenance cost comparison?

[@TruckKing]

That's just more than we can do in a video like this. Cost comparisons are crazy time consuming - we'd have to ask you to pay for it. :)

[@elvan12581]

Which one has a quieter cabin

[@HenryCalderonJr]

Sadly I don’t like that every vehicle has those oversized grills openings. I prefer the one on the VW I guess I am old fashioned

[@alexgutierrez7029]

CRV la mejor 🙌