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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#66 of 67 Re: Tiguan [carlitos7] by thegraduate Oct 19, 2009 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: carlitos7 (Oct 19, 2009 1:19 pm) Downsize the engine? I drive as a courier, and put 2,000 miles a month on one of my two cars. It hits 60 in about ten seconds (slightly slower than the CR-V). I can tell you that never has it felt inadequate for getting up to speed on our 80 MPH beltway (I-459, Birmingham, Alabama), and it has over 200k miles on it! If you want to pay high-dollar maintenance on your turbo euro-motor, go for it - that's great, but to belittle those that don't need/desire a mommy-mobile to hit 60 in under 7 seconds is childish.
#67 of 67 Re: Tiguan [carlitos7] by motoguy128 Oct 20, 2009 (4:33 am)
Replying to: carlitos7 (Oct 19, 2009 1:19 pm) Have you even sat in a Tiguan??? I looked at one. With similar features, it cost about $3000-$5000 more than a CR-V or RAV4. The interior was pretty cheap, definitely not worth the $30k+ sticker price. The interior was identical to a Jetta or even a Rabbit/Golf. While it's price was more like a Passat. And the whole point of getting an SUV is cargo and passenger space... and it has a lot less room than the competition in both cargo and passenger space. So it has more power...big deal. I don't buy a compact SUV to win races. It also gets much lower mileage.... 18/24 with automatic. Yes it gets a little better with a manual transmission... but most folks don't want a manual. If I wanted a car that gets 18/24, I'd go get a Nissan Murano that's much roomier just as fast and alot more refined. So get it if you really need AWD, and high performance in a compact hatchback/SUV. Don't get it, if you want a highly versitle family vehicle that offers good value.