2023 FIAT
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 21 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 MPG | 28 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 39.8 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 167.2 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the FIAT 500X and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Tiguan, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the FIAT 500X will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The FIAT 500X has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the FIAT 500X is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
The FIAT 500X has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the FIAT 500X doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan.