2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Price Range: $23,200 - $32,940

Utility
The average SUV will most certainly prove more convenient than the Volkswagen Tiguan for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Tiguan and the typical SUV when it comes to hauling capacity. The typical SUV outpulls the Volkswagen Tiguan by a massive margin.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen Tiguan down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The average SUV is significantly heavier than the Volkswagen Tiguan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average SUV than the Volkswagen Tiguan because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The Volkswagen Tiguan's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the typical SUV is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volkswagen Tiguan than with the average SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Volkswagen Tiguan to the dealership as the average SUV. The average SUV doesn't pale in comparison to the Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of fuel economy. As far as gas mileage, the Volkswagen Tiguan is slightly better than the average SUV, but not by much. The typical SUV is significantly more expensive than the Volkswagen Tiguan with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the typical SUV and the Volkswagen Tiguan likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical SUV's engine is tremendously more massive than the Volkswagen Tiguan's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The average SUV packs quite a wallop compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the average SUV will have picked up and gone by the time the Volkswagen Tiguan finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the typical SUV's front cabin compared to the Tiguan. While the rear of the typical SUV offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Volkswagen Tiguan, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Volkswagen Tiguan isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.