Is the CR-V or Tiguan better for my family?
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Asked by Trevor
My daughter is expecting her first child and would like your advice on the Honda CR-V and VW Tiguan.
The CR-V is in run-out mode and cheaper, but the motor and safety features are old technology. The VW appears to be well appointed and we prefer the 2.0-litre engine, but are concerned with VW reliability.
Answered by CarsGuide
14 Feb 2017Buying any car is a gamble when it comes to reliability; no brand is immune from problems.
VW has had some very high profile problems over the last few years that have affected people's perception of the brand. The current and on-going scandal about emissions cheating isn't a reliability problem; it's a corporate thing. The problem with the DSG gearbox was another that knocked the company's reputation, and that was a reliability issue.
It has to be said that the DSG problems were associated with earlier models and don't appear to affect current ones, like the Tiguan. I wouldn't be too concerned about the reliability of VW at the moment.
Honda, of course, has a reputation for quality engineering and reliability, which makes the CR-V a popular SUV. The CR-V gets plaudits for its roomy cabin, practicality, boot space, and dash.
Against that it's 2.4-litre engine is a tad thirsty, and the auto is a five-speed, both of which hold it back. Safety-wise it has five stars with pretty much everything you could want.
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