Volkswagen SUVs
MSRP
- $20,000 - $30,000 (1)
- $30,000 - $50,000 (3)
- $50,000 - $100,000 (2)
Fuel Economy
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
#3 in Affordable Compact SUVs
The recently-released Volkswagen Tiguan (a blend of the words "tiger" and "iguana") is a sporty and appealing entry that ranks near the top its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg
The Touareg has surprisingly strong off-road capabilities, but suffers from a poor reliability record. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also consider the higher rated Acura MDX, BMW X5, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg2
#10 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
The Touareg2 offers good on-road performance and surprisingly strong off-road capabilities, but suffers from a poor reliability record. It ranks in the bottom half of its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |



