2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Volkswagen Tiguan. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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). The Honda Pilot will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Pilot is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Pilot greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Honda Pilot transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Volkswagen Tiguan, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Honda Pilot has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Tiguan.