Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 review | Head2Head
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2016
- Its the battle of the family friendly SUVs, and I get to grips with three of the biggest hitters, the Volkswagen Tiguan, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. I cover all the bases; interior quality, infotainment system, practicality and driving quality, so you can make the most informed decision. I also explore all the handy and annoying features of each car, as well my very own unique test so you can clearly see which SUV towers above the competition. Which car do I prefer? Find out now in this 4k Head2head review!
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Honda CR-V is the best when it's come to reality and realibity it's Honda or Toyota definitely. German cars look nice and have nice look but when it's come to service and daily use I will always pick up Honda CR-V. My opinion
If reliability was the only factor then car reviews and comparisons wouldn’t exist because everyone would get a Toyota. From these cars the Tiguan is the clear winner
100%
He seemed right from start to lean towards the tiguan,
Guaranteed a German biased opinion.
have an audi a4 b9, 130000km and I have a problem with the stronic. :D expensive german garbage!
Matt,that honda is simply the best SUV..we have honda CR-V since new,from 2014....5 years driving it every day to work and no problems,no problems or foults at all !!! That 1.6 diesel its just briliant engine with a great economy!!! And don’t say that the car is too soft compering with competitors.That CR-V is quite hard on the bumpy roads..and my opinion the biggest shit of all is the new volkswagen..just telling what I have heard from many ,many mechaniks...
Thank you HONDA for another one best car ever !!!
Here’s the thing, reliability is never really a issue with these types of cars if given regular servicing and although I agree Honda engines remain equally good from start of buying to end, vw offers better dynamics and is actually a more tech loaded,feature loaded,faster,more comfortable and overall has a more better Diesel engine.
1.6? so you bought a suv with no 4x4 that only comes on the 2.2, yikes. Woulda been better off in the Accord, more space same off road ability(none)
@@keponen331 the 160ps 1.6 is 4x4
If the Tiguan only won it by the narrowest of margins then my money is on the CR-V. If there is one thing you can't beat and that's the reliability of a Honda.
Yeah the reliability of toyota
Spot on....garage bills or lack there of are great. Underneath everything, the Honda is in a league of its own. Has the overall best quality feel and the best by far quality in reality. The RAV4 might shade it in the oddway, but overall the sheer completeness of the Honda is head and shoulders above the other two. I have had 2 RAV4s and 2 CRVs and the Hondas were so much more classy and in my experience more reliable. I wouldnt even try a Tiguan based on reports of multiple issues. The mark one had a bad reputation in the garage trades and with the benefit of hindsight (here in 2024) this newer version is reported to be even worse for faults. Buy one on PCP by all means, but dont buy it off the dealer at the end. A CRV will las decades!
@@itsallrobbishyou dont keep cars for decades. I buy Toyota and honda if i buy second or third hand car. But for new well i dont really care definately it will not be reliability because new cars run at least 5-6 years with zero issues. I dont want to keep that same car after 5 years
I rented the CRV for 3 weeks in Turkey and omg the car was amazingly comfortable to drive and sit in. And their is ample room, way more than you can ever need and seats 3 at the back comfortably. The engine is amazing and it's only a 1.6 Diesel! Even fully loaded the car more than enough power. The 9 speed gearbox is mesmerising, 180+ kmh and it's doing just under 2000rpm.
As much as I like Toyota, their designs are looking increasingly desperate lately. I understand they're trying to move past their reputation of being 'boring' but take it easy you guys. There is always a place for no nonsense offerings. VW these days seem to be taking on that role. Their stuff are more reliable than they used to be and look simple and smart.
Toyota don't appear to give good value for money when there are other better cars available. They always seem lacking especially in cargo space due to the angular designs. The Honda CRV ticks a lot of boxes except really poor handling/ suspension but you do see a lot of rough ones about now so wonder if they are skimping/ reducing costs on the important stuff.. mechanicals and engines.
@@mjames2117 The Toyota and Honda will undoubtedly outlast the VW, but it doesn't matter to a person buying a new car with warranty. Also VW is cheaper to fix in europe when it will go wrong because there are a lot of parts available.
I am happy to say that VW is now improving its reliability but you have to thank the Japanese for that.
@@dragospahontu No, Wrong. It depends exactly how the cars are driven and how well they are maintained.. that dictates longetivety
@@mjames2117 true, but i think that Toyota is more over engineered and N/A large understressed engines are bound to be more reliable than smaller forced induction engines, otherwise why would toyota or Mazda be using them.
Also it's good to avoid new diesel engines especially if not new, they are extremely expensive to fix and always go wrong because of all the new filters ad blue and other crap.
Thank you so much Mat. Been waiting for this head2head. I definitely can make my decision now.
I love your energy and originality during your review :) Great face to face ! From France
New to this channel, first video and bang on SUBSCRIBED! Good job Matt
in your opinion which is better BMW X1 or VW Tiguan considering the 150 cv motors front wheel traction on both? considering same equipment and about the same price?
At last someone measures the ride height! The driving position and good visibility is one of the most important things in those cars in everyday life with them. Thank you Matt!
amstrad79b The higher the ride height, the worse the handling+safety, the higher the fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption is not an issue when you have a better view of the road ahead. So you have a few milliseconds more to react to a dangerous incident.
The handling is worse but you should also know the limitations of your vehicle. You are in a public road not a rally circuit.
And one more thing, many of us cannot fit in small and low ride cars.
Also if you have child seats you need the height to do everything easily and not break your back.
It's easy to scorn tall cars but there are groups of people that we like and need them. SUVs are not for those who ride Fiat Puntos, Mazda MX5s, Alfa Romeos or Skoda Octavias...
@@amstrad79b but he didn't mention that honda engine and vw engine has oil burning problems,so toyota wins in my opinion.
@@Ozolline88 honda only us models have issues..
Really enjoyed your review. I have been on the fence about the VW Tiguan and think your review has helped me make my choice. Cheers friend.
Hi Matt just a question regarding height of seating position test. What is the maximum height of the person behind the steering wheel of each car with seat raised to max position?
Pretty good review! Nice balanced promotion of carwow without being annoying which is great for a commercial channel. The RAV4's hybrid is a big plus for me personally. I live in a city where I'll get discounted parking and I don't feel comfortable driving in a diesel any more, especially a VW one... Also, isn't hard wearing plastics a good thing in some places, where there will likely be foot scuffs etc.
RAV4 hybrid is ridiculously expensive (at least in most EU countries), it simply makes no sense.
Seriously thinking of getting like a two year old tiguan any advice out there guys on better options or not.... Drove a CX5 didnt like it the ateca and kuga were nicer god even the kadjar was...... Maybe the CX5 I drove just needed warmed up or something as I hear they are definitely good
Thank you for measuring the ride height /driving position height. This is essential for people buying an SUV thinking it would be easier to get in and out of. Please include this in your reviews.
Matt is the king of reviews
agreed
UrGamer - Fraz Undoubtedly, he is setting the new benchmark for car reviews!
No. He's not. It's just that generally German cars have better build quality than Japanese cars.
Maybe the big 3, but not the VW, which is pathetic on reliability
Joachim Jacobsen I agree cause we've got both German and Japanese cars. The Japanese cars have low quality built material and has plastic on most parts of the body than German cars. Not to talk about the driving dynamics, most German cars feel more comfortable!
In my opinion, if you were to buy a Tiguan, I would get a R-Line with upgraded headlights and in a white paint job, just like in the UK ad
Warden Of Scøpez I have seen a few and they look amazing
Warden Of Scøpez I have on order a 190ps R-Line Tiguan in Pure White😘......only disappointment is that UK R-Line with the exception of the 240ps variant does not have the option of DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) which would help with ride comfort with 20" wheels on UK's poor roads! The Tiguan deserves to win this test without doubt!
666DW my parents had a 2014 A6 black edition 63 plate so one of the first ones before everyone got black edition and it also had 20 inches, you get used to it and we live in the south where speed limit are 60mph and potholes are nearly a metre wide so I'm sure it wont be that bad its also had sports suspension which makes the ride very stiff so along as you have normal suspension the 20 inch wheels wont do much to ruin the ride
Why does everyone have such a hardon for the tiguan? Especially ugly for 2016. And still with the 1990s era headlights? Cmon. Toyota has LED standard across all RAV4s in NZ at least, and they nailed it with the Rav4 styling. CRV is nice too
I'd assume you have yours already, have a similar order with a 12 week build time (190ps R-Line 4MOTION). I cannot seem to find anything about DCC, assumed that the 'mode' button with the 4MOTION rotary was inclusive of DCC (and it may turn out being so). There is no dedicated Comfort/Sport button as in some other VW models.
Hey Matt please can u do a review of the new Ford Kuga would like to see that. thanks, great videos matt, keep them coming. :)
Could you please review the 2019 Mercedes V class?
Great job, excellent review!
I drove the new tiguan a few times, it's a massive upgrade from the old model, I was really surprised. And it's so well insulated and silent it feels like a luxury car.
The infotainment in the top trims is also great.
The interior quality was not very good so i chose the Passat
@Aydin Khan none of these can fit people in the back. Only Toyota Highlander can fit people in the 3rd row.
@Aydin Khan lol, who needs tray tables? You never eat in a car.
How is its reliability and fuel economy?
+carwow Do you have a plan to review the Maserati Levante when its out or is that too upmarket?
well done on the winner mat! the r-line would be my choice!
TOYOTA! The best!
Great informative review
How much does new 2016 Ford Kuga Vignale compare to these competitors?
What about the Ateca? Will it be featured on a similar group test? :)
Ffs Matt had me crying in laughter when he started banging his head on that picnic table. Could just imagen a kid doing that 😂😂😂😂
thank you for the good review. helps me a lot in buying the tiguan. good work matt!
I bought a 2019 VW Tiguan in April 2019 after driving these 2 plus the Mazda CX-5. No regrets I love it. Wouldn’t mind a bit more power off the line but it’s solid and quiet and comfortable and wonderful on the highway with lots of cargo capacity and door storage bins are huge and lined with carpet - mine has the small 3rd row, a CD player, heated seats and push button start and the long VW Warranty and it looks good outside to me. I don’t mind the conservative styling because it’s classy and will age well. I do miss the LED headlights but the Halogen headlights do melt the snow quickly.
Your VW will soon start to fall apart just wait and see.
@@hermanhayes750 I’ve had 5 VW’s and my best friend Don buys them too. I’ve not had any issues so far since 2007. He says his 2 have been running fine and he came out of a Tiguan and GTI before his current models. My sister has an Atlas from first year it came out. She only complains about the gas mileage with these high ass prices.
Have you had problems with yours.
@@2004cyrus Nothing but problems with my Golf, 2 Passat, Touran and Octavia. VAG never ever again you find much better quailty for less money elsewhere.
Isn't that a last generation CR-V? Or have they not gotten the new one in the UK yet?
I prefer the bleak face of the VW. It feels more classic European
And lasts like one too, lol.
@@disco.lemonade This matter doesn't matter to a person buying a new car, and it will be cheaper to repair than the Japanese when it goes wrong.
@Yule Calma ok but Honda and Toyota are good cars, maybe better than vw
@Yule Calma i like the Civic
The thing I noticed when trying a few SUVs was the VWs were notably quieter with a more solid feel. The Honda was pretty good but in my mind felt a bit tinny after driving the VW. Didn’t want to stretch to an Audi or Merc and the VW just felt more premium than the others I tried (if a bit boring).
Except the VW will be worth nothing in a few years, not to mention running.
German car makers pay attention to cabin noise, door shutting noise, overall a more solid feeling that gives you confidence.
Did you get a VW?
@@dragospahontu That makes sense - yep I ended up with the VW, no complaints (competent, comfortable but not exciting ;-)
@@MrArchie800 That is exactly VW in a nutshell. They have a simplicity to envy. I am on my first VW, a Passat 2020 witha 1.4/dsg7. In Russia they send them over still with the 1.4 idk why.
what car did you get?
Not sure what Honda you were driving? I’ve done the same and found the VW cabin to be so cheap it almost had an echo, whereas the CRV EX-L I chose is up there with Audi and BMW.
Matt you're flippin'...ace! 😊
Hyy, you are the best guy in this fiel. About the cars, where is KUGA and old Forester ?
I chose Tiguan, is more sporty on the road.
My previous car Toyota rav 4 ..Its good car but Now I have Honda crv And I m just to say Honda crv Better than rav 4 ..
What about the Tiguan?
Tiguan is way better than both cars 😏
@@vladimobeukes1329 Not even close. Maybe in this stupid review. That VW won't last half what the Toyota or the Honda would, like ir or not.
@@disco.lemonade if you are the most stupid person in the world than you will think like that. We had both those cars and they suck as fuck. The tiguan is the way better choice
@@disco.lemonadeHow long do you keep your car for?
Quality is not about how soft the plastics are. Would be nice to have soft touch in the back and lower down, but crucially, everything is solid, and the fit and finish around the dash and especially the windows and doors in any VW is beautiful, as well as the exterior; around the boot and door shuts. They just look and feel like quality products.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan is small on the outside but overall volume is bigger than the others,it has powerful turbo engine alongside responsive handling, not to mention that the Tiguan looks elegant and classy from the outside something that Honda and Toyota have not yet mastered. The people calling the Tiguan boring are the ones who are too ''Hipster'' and prefer to drive plastic Japanese cars with the designs that scream ''trying too hard to look cool'', because they cannot afford such beauty. In Terms of reliability the Tiguan will lose, but it is not a catastrophe, Volkswagen reliability is acceptable just less than Japanese car. Finally this review was done without AWD testing, this where the Tiguan will humiliate its rivals.
all 3 have the same terrible part time awd, as americans call it slip&grip. only good awd vw has is on the touareg
Excellent Review mate 😀👍🏻
Mat, you mention in the vid that the Rav4 comes in "Manual diesel or petrol-hybrid which are FWD, or hybrid auto which is AWD only". Toyota's hybrid system doesn't work with a manual gearbox, so what did you mean to say?
I am a long term golf owner I've had seven,I try the Tiguan .hard twitchy ride,gutted ?so we drove the rav 4 quieter , better ride,I suggest you look at the Australian review of these cars much more honest better more accurate ,on and of road,
vw's are total shitboxes and endless moneypits, toyotas are bulletproof
The Tiguan is smallest and most compact on the outside, biggest volume and boot inside, it also drives better,has amazing AWD, no competition, the other 2 look like minivans.
That CRV is actually really well equiped, i have a 2013 CRV US Spec, It has nothing lol
I test drove all 3 but i went with the bmw x1. I was impressed by the rav4. I usually hate on Japanese cars. The vw is more stylish to me
If you buy with operational leasing, then Tiguan. In any other case, RAV4 or CRV, since they will be way more reliable over time.
The Tiguan is only small SUV I would buy, because it is the only one in my mind that's good, also unlike a lot of them it is quite capable offroad and fast if you get the twin turbo Diesel engine, it also looks like a proper SUV rather than a jacked up hatchback.
I bought my mum a Skoda Yeti a while ago (very similar in proportions to the Tiguan with Skoda being a VW group company) thinking it would just be a nice little mum-mobile. It actually corners like nothing I've ever driven before! On twisty mountain roads it leaves everything behind, including hatchbacks! So when Matt said the Tiguan's ride height is the lowest, I wasn't surprised when he said the Tiguan handles the best.
Also to my eye the Tiguan looks the best. I guess the only place the Japanese cars win hands down would be reliability.
3008 is smaller from inside, also I would assume it'd be less reliable than the Tiguan on the long run.
Matt this question is for you.You mentioned that the car the CR-V is quiet rolly Polly while on a curve.Looking a the car dimensions I do think that it's quiet a large spacious family car but do you think that you would go around that corner so hard in that car especially if you got your family in there especially with your kids?
You really really got a point
In NZ you can get a base spec Honda CRV for 31,000, cant get close to that with the VW pricing
How would the Mazda CX-5 compare?
Matt pls review the XLV
I own a Honda crv. Its not as solid in feel to a VW and its not a car your turn and look back at but it is bloody reliable as a motor. It does everything the others do just without perhaps the feel. Thats not saying its cheap etc. Its just what it is. As a family car I really can't fault it. I work on recovery on the motorways and in 16yrs I have only ever had one honda broken down but that was an old import. Lost count how many VW's I have been to. Toyota are reliable as well but I can't say much about them.
The new Škoda Kodiaq seems to be even better
superb review Watson
And the Xtrail, Tucson, Sorento, Outlander, CX5 , the kajdar/koleos and the new 3008/5008 ? That would be a good video test of 60 minutes duration a least !
CRV for me. I have a 2011 2.0litre diesel CRV with 120,000+ miles. Very reliable
Can we have a newer comparison with the newer versions
Like to know what is the Lowest seat setting is too. We aren't all 'Von Shorthausen'...
Matt is a king of reviews
Can we get a Passat v Mondeo v Mazda6?
Shaun Lee..... vs Octavia vs seat leon
+Stephen Butler seat leon and octavia are not in the same group as the Mondeo, passat or mazda6, they are smaller cars.
interceptor1986 not when your inside them. They are defo on par.
+Stephen Butler There is a big difference in space between the octavia which is a golf and the passat, the wife has a passat and we used an octavia taxi, the other day noticed the difference straight away.
interceptor1986 not really, maybe the same MQB platform as the golf, but it's stretched, and a much larger body. Their is little in space diffence.
But if you want replace the Octavia with the Superb, which is superb, much superior to all of the above in space and spec. For me the superb is too big. All your going is giving the kids extra leg room, I (or you) , will still sit the same length way from the pedals. The Octavia already has enough leg room for a 6 footer + in the back. So your swapping rear legroom for driving dynamics. Seems madness to me. Though I love the superb. But I think it'd a car for the over 50.
The passat and mondeo are for the road warrior type. the 6 is a nice car, almost got one last time round, they look great in their red colour.
Tiguan best over all , he didn't even talk about the engine with a 4 bangers turbo , over passes its competition.
Tiguan easily
Recently sat in Tiguan and Tucson. The korean took my heart. Tiguan has more legroom, but that's it. Couldn't adjust the driving position comfortably, Hyundai is perfect in that!
And no way VW got the biggest boot, maybe on paper, but not in reality. Honda wins, RAV close 2nd.
Loved pre-facelift CR-V with less chrome, but this' fine too. From this lot, Honda is my pick
Automatic tailgates are slow but really useful when doing grocery shopping.
Oscar Lee VW one is fast but it's an optional extra
I just don't get it when car reviewers keep complaining about something so practical. Do they never do shopping?
Oscar Lee they are complaining not about the automatic tailgate, but rather its speed. Some of them are very slow, like the one on the Toyota. If its not slow, like on most VWs, they normally don't complain
I know they're complaining about the speed, but most of them say it's better off not getting it at all. You'd rather fumble around with it than to wait 5 seconds?
I electronic tail gate are a pita 99% of the time. I'd happily not have and just be frustrated the 1% of time.
I think crv is much better thought out family design than the 2. It has this special feel when you come in and out. Easy to come in and out, No fighting with the neighbor's foot at the back seat as the floor is flat. Oh i love this feature too much. There's more quality feel front to the tail. There's more rolling than the vw tho. Tiguan have this big mound at the backseat which in long distance for 3 back passengers is not very comfortable. The plastic trims feel so cheap and actually cheap. The space feel crampy even in the driver seat. My husby love his tiguan, family love CRV
When you testing the new qashqai??
Tiguan without a doubt
The interior materials are a bit disappointing, I chose the Passat because it feels a lot better on the inside.
Have the Tiguan as my company car the 2.0 tdi is lovely
another epic review, other reviewing channels can just stop reviewing anymore lol
Matt's best review so far perhaps he should bang his head at the start of every review i agree the tiguan is the best it looks so classy and well built.
What about the reliability then, is this still an issue for vw cars?
I have a Honda CR-V with 250,000 miles no major problems only regular maintenance. have friends that have new VW always in the shop because they are broke down😑😒
This is a tight choice however Volkswalgen T comes first, Honda Crv second and Rav4 third out of personal experience on Kenyan roads
Tiguan is the best
PLEASE DO A TESLA REVIEW!!! (preferably model X)
i've got to admit, the part about finding the cr-vs isofix had me giggling.... at 5:42
can you review more japnese cars? More acura, infinite, mazda and subaru please.
Hey Mat, could you please review Renault Koleos
What about the Subaru Forester? Easily the bet choice among them.
Haha, during the 3 people in the back seat test in the RAV 4, the guy to the left gets all awkward because the other two disagree with him!
Matt, this was a great head to head! And 6:48 was funny :D
Where's the Mazda CX5?
"Schnitzel" originally came from Italy! We here in Austria optimized it to the "Wiener Schnitzel"...
So it would be better to say "Sushi against Sauerkraut" 😉
What about "sushi vs kebab"? 😂
Tiguan is quieter on the inside and more spacious. You can get it with 3rd row. My only concern is the US models are made in Mexico. I don’t think i can trust the reliability.
why there's no subaru forester. 've been choosing between those 3 buy fortunately bought subaru :)
Not a particular fan of Japanese design. VW group always have good all rounders, and the best engine range. The Peugeot might be briliant, however where I stay, it has a horrible reputation. Rav 4 is quite popular here in RSA though, as well as the Honda. For what it is worth, these cars do the job they are designed for and for their segment.
This Rav-4 facelift has to be one of the best facelifts in recent memory. It has literally gone all the way from from being the ugliest and most dated looking to the best looking car in class
The Davis & Dennis Show I think you was drunk when you posted this. Haha
Exactly opposite in my opinion - RAV4 Mk3 (2006-2010) had that great classic design, now RAV4s have got that Japanese robots-transformers toys ugly beasts' style.
Reminds me of a Pruise....
Agreed. I generally don't like toyota's but they did good with the Rav4 facelift. The pre-facelift is beyond fugly. This one actually looks very good.
you should review a Skoda Yeti!!
Can we get chiron vs 918? Thank you.
GT2RS is faster than a 918.
N Hoff tesla roadster is better and faster and better and faster and cooler and better and faster and better and faster and cooler
Can a tiguan owner tell me are the car and engines good for higher klms or do they start having major issues and become very expensive in repairs?
Wow, I can’t see any answers. I think that explains a lot.
@@ruinunes8251 i reckon hence why i brough a forester xt turbo lol
0:37 laughed so hard
Love the video! One thing though (because it always is, isn't it...). If you put that small of a child facing forward, you will 100% kill it in a crash. The test would be more authentic if fitting the child backward so we can see how that works.
Hey Matt, Where´s the CX 5?
Good review
Man, this guy is hilarious! 😂
The tape measure "****" got my upvote :D
the uk didn’t get the new crv yet??
New RAV4 for 20K, those were the times...
Do you also review Skodas ?
Matt which one has the more impressive sound system?
Niyaaz Isaacs most likely the VW
One problem we have in looking at new cars is problems for the owners of medium to large dogs. We have two big labradors (working style and long legged) and have found the current trends in cars are not useful. Firstly the rear lips are far two high for dogs to jump in and out (start to damage legs) especially when the boot floor isn't flat you could use a ramp but then you need more room to store the ramp and no you just can't dump it on the back seat. Secondly all these sloping backs don't just remove head space from rear passengers but they make it difficult for dogs to sit in the boot. When you do a practicality test can you take into account larger dogs, a lot of people have them. I appreciate that good old fashioned low lipped, flat floored, square ended estates have gone out of fashion with companies and designers but the need is still there.
had the same problem. but if you go for a large suv instead of these tiny ones the dogs can jump in the footwell 1st then climb on the seat
Wow! I like that. The Tiguan wins!!👍👍