2024 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler

2024 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $31,995 to $91,545
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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 13 - 20 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.3 - 41.7 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
The Jeep Wrangler offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Jeep Wrangler will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Wrangler as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Jeep Wrangler will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Wrangler takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Wrangler does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Wrangler and the Volkswagen Tiguan. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Jeep Wrangler as you will in the Volkswagen Tiguan.