Article Comments - 2009 VW Tiguan vs. 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4

67 messages, Last post on Oct 20, 2009 at 4:33 AM

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4 - So what's a utility-lovin' small family to do? Downsize. Full-size SUVs provide unmatched capability but their thirst may make you reassess your needs. Think compact utility vehicle. Think crossover. (more)

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#2 of 67 UHH by cx7lover Sep 15, 2008 (4:46 pm)
Where is the CX-7. I demand an explanation! It beat the RAV4 in the last comparison, so I would have expected the same. for 32K, you get more than the RAV4, including a better AWD system. Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 15, 2008 5:06 pm) sdc2 (Sep 17, 2008 6:05 am) cx7lover (Sep 17, 2008 1:02 pm) kdhspyder (Sep 17, 2008 8:54 pm) and 1 more... sdc2 (Sep 18, 2008 7:13 am) and 1 more... jzocc (Sep 22, 2008 8:32 am)
#3 of 67 Re: UHH [cx7lover] by steve_ HOST Sep 15, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: cx7lover (Sep 15, 2008 4:46 pm) Maybe Mazda didn't have one to loan to Edmunds for testing purposes. They were also looking for different take on the cute-ute concept, and perhaps thought the CX-7 was too comparable to the RAV4. You can always email the editors and ask too. The link is at the top of the article.
#4 of 67 Subaru Forester? by jomabu1 Sep 15, 2008 (8:28 pm)
The Subaru Forester is another omission. Top rated in Consumer Reports and it is available with the turbo engine! Come on Edmunds!
#5 of 67 The RAV4 comes with a 4-cylinder too... by skw0123 Sep 15, 2008 (10:14 pm)
Why has this never (as far as I can remember) come into a direct comparo with the CR-V? Most RAV buyers choose the 4-cylinder and it would be interesting to see how a direct comparison would come out. I imagine MOST RAV buyers have a driving experience very similar to the CR-V in terms of performance. (It is true that the V6 is actually a pretty cheap option in the RAV...) Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Sep 16, 2008 11:32 am)
#6 of 67 WEAK by zoomzoom22 Sep 15, 2008 (11:01 pm)
I agree...this was a weak comparison. The RAV4 should've been equipped with the four cylinder, and this should've included the CX-7 and ESPECIALLY the new Forester and Rogue. Why not compare the Tiguan to ALL of its rivals in its first comparo? Especially when the Forester is rated tops by Consumer Reports? Come on, Edmunds. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Sep 16, 2008 2:14 pm)
#7 of 67 a few more, please by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 16, 2008 (6:59 am)
The 3 comparisons were helpful and informative, but where are the Rogue and the Forester? Perhaps in future a larger comparison can be done? Anyone remember Edmunds earlier remarks about their long term test V6 RAV4? Those echoed my RAV4 test drive; Its engine's powerful and thrifty, but the vehicle felt front heavy, wasn't all that responsive, and the interior (like the otherwise likeable '09 Forester XT I ended up with) was bargin basic. As for the CRV, decent ride, likeable interior, and little power from the engine (Honda reserves the turbo for its el-flinto riding Acura variant).
#8 of 67 Re: The RAV4 comes with a 4-cylinder too... [skw0123] by kdhspyder Sep 16, 2008 (11:32 am)
Replying to: skw0123 (Sep 15, 2008 10:14 pm) The current 4cylinder engine in the RAV ( and Camry and xB ) is on the way out - like next week. The 2AZ 2.4L 166 hp engine is finito at Toyota. It would make no sense to compare a vehicle that can't be bought after next week now would it? The new 2AR 2.5L 179 hp is both more powerful and more fuel efficient than the current 2.4's from T or H. It arrives next week with the 2009's. The V6 option in the RAV as you note is very affordable with WAY more power with only a slight fuel penalty. Great marketing there by Toyota.
#9 of 67 Re: WEAK [zoomzoom22] by kdhspyder Sep 16, 2008 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: zoomzoom22 (Sep 15, 2008 11:01 pm) I agree...this was a weak comparison. The RAV4 should've been equipped with the four cylinder, and this should've included the CX-7 and ESPECIALLY the new Forester and Rogue. Why not compare the Tiguan to ALL of its rivals in its first comparo? Especially when the Forester is rated tops by Consumer Reports? Come on, Edmunds. Perhaps the earlier more extensive comparo by Car and Driver last February would be more representative. The results are the same however Car and Driver tests the Cute Utes
#10 of 67 Re: UHH [cx7lover] by sdc2 Sep 17, 2008 (6:05 am)
Replying to: cx7lover (Sep 15, 2008 4:46 pm) $32K??? I would hope so. I got my V6 AWD RAV4 for under $25K... Replies to this message: cx7lover (Sep 17, 2008 1:02 pm) kdhspyder (Sep 17, 2008 8:54 pm) sdc2 (Sep 18, 2008 7:13 am) cx7lover (Sep 18, 2008 7:51 am) jzocc (Sep 22, 2008 8:32 am)
#11 of 67 Re: UHH [sdc2] by cx7lover Sep 17, 2008 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: sdc2 (Sep 17, 2008 6:05 am) It's not comparably equipped, Navi? Leather? Sunroof? Heated Seats? Auto Climate? Painted Door handles/Mirror covers? Alloy wheels? HID's? Keyless start/entry? Bose sound? Bluetooth? Auto dimming rear view? Homelink? Gunmetal wheels? Superior ATS-AWD (Nothing like the reactive AWD on the RAV-4), superior gearbox, Manual override, superior braking system, Electroluminescent gauges, You probably got the sport, which is still sparsely equipped. And when comparably equipped it's still lacking. Not to mention it drives nothing "sporty", not even remotely, it has that backwards door-gate whatever thing. The V6 is overmatched, and the automatic is clunky. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Sep 17, 2008 8:54 pm) sdc2 (Sep 18, 2008 7:13 am) cx7lover (Sep 18, 2008 7:51 am)