Choosing between the completely redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan and the highly popular 2025 Honda CR-V requires a close look at performance, technology, and interior space. We compare the new Tiguan against the current CR-V (which carries over key features from the 2024 Honda CR-V) to help you decide which compact SUV is best for your family.

New vs. Carryover: Why the 2025 Tiguan is a Game-Changer

The most important factor is the model year update:

• The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is an all-new generation, marking a complete overhaul from the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of styling, interior technology, and available features.

• The 2025 Honda CR-V is essentially a carryover from the refined 2024 Honda CR-V, offering consistent features and performance across both model years.

Seating and Size: Five Seats is the New Standard

Both 2025 models are now exclusively two-row, five-passenger SUVs.

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan no longer offers the optional third-row seating available on the 2024 Tiguan, but its new, longer wheelbase (109.9 in.) enhances rear comfort.

• 2025 Honda CR-V: The 2025 Honda CR-V (and 2024 Honda CR-V) consistently features two rows, maximizing space for five occupants.

Performance and Power: Tiguan's Engine Upgrade

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan receives a power boost over the previous model, offering a refined driving experience.

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Standard 2.0L turbocharged engine delivers 201 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. This is a significant bump from the 2024 Tiguan's 184 hp.

• 2025 Honda CR-V: The gas model provides 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque via a CVT. The Hybrid model (identical to the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid) remains the most powerful, offering 204 hp total system output.

Fuel Economy

For drivers prioritizing efficiency, the 2025 Honda CR-V, especially the hybrid, holds the advantage.

• 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Achieves up to 40 MPG combined (FWD) or 37 MPG combined (AWD).

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: The FWD gas model offers up to 30 MPG combined, a slight improvement over the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Interior Technology: VW's Leap Forward

The redesign gives the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan a massive advantage in technology and premium feel compared to the 2025 Honda CR-V.

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Features a standard 12.9-inch infotainment screen (up to 15-inch available) and new luxury options like massaging and ventilated front seats. The cabin has a distinct, high-tech European feel.

• 2025 Honda CR-V: Offers a functional cabin with a max nine-inch touchscreen on top trims, reliable technology, but fewer luxury amenities than the new Tiguan.

Cargo Space

• 2025 Honda CR-V: Maximum cargo capacity at 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Maximum cargo space is around 59 cubic feet, a trade-off for its new design and focus on passenger space.

Safety: Standard Protection

Both vehicles, the new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (with IQ.DRIVE) and the 2025 CR-V (with Honda Sensing, carried over from the 2024 CR-V), offer comprehensive, highly-rated driver-assistance and safety features.

The Verdict

• Choose the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan if: You prioritize cutting-edge technology, powerful engine performance, and a premium, upscale interior experience that is a significant step up from the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

• Choose the 2025 Honda CR-V if: You need exceptional fuel economy (especially the Hybrid), maximum cargo space, and the reliability of a highly-rated, consistent model like the 2024 Honda CR-V.

Experience the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan at Neil Huffman Volkswagen

Visit Neil Huffman Volkswagen in Louisville, Kentucky. Our team is ready to walk you through the all-new design and let you test drive the powerful new 2.0L engine!