Regarding dinging Subaru for not "having a more holistic design (e.g. everything buried in screen menus)" - having buttons for critical controls OUTSIDE the touch screen is one of the better things Subaru is doing. Screens fail. Like Toyota, they don't trust them yet with basic climate control, volume control, autonomous safety control, etc. Most of these cars, if the main screen goes down, you don't just lose your radio - you can't manipulate fundamental systems. You can't dislike the way the Honda buried everything, even volume controls, in their 'holistic' center screen, then chide Subaru, Toyota etc for not repeating that mistake. I can turn my seat heater on without taking my eyes off the road, and that should never change. You can duplicate such controls in the screen through CAN bus messaging if you must and lose absolutely nothing in either respect.
While you are correct with mentioning that the physical controls allow you to remember where each button is, I also think that manufacturers like VW are still making high quality screens and infotainment system, that is unlikely to break or get damaged. You did provide a good argument though.
I like the fact the car has an analogue speedometer and tachometer and it's not busy in the display it shows you what you need to see. Honda has the silliest instrument layout IMO, I hate digital speedometers because it's hard to maintain a constant speed as you don't know if you are heading towards a higher or lower speed when you have the Police behind you and in general I find a needle much easier to glance at and get the gist of the speed I'm travelling than seeing 63mph on a display. In contrast who needs the big tachometer all across the top on a crossover? it's like something off a track day motorcycle - yet they found fault with the Subaru!!
Thomas Mazzola what do you mean! If it’s the best why doesn’t it sell? Toyota RAV4 is the best no questions asked. Reliability. Toyota sold over 430,000 units. They will probably sell more this year than last year. Mazda isn’t feen close.
@@JJustinXu did you even listen to the opening statement? The Rogue is in last place and yet it will still sell hundreds of thousands of units, because the average consumer is a 🐑! Also, Mazda is a much smaller company so they are also at an intrinsic disadvantage when it comes to sales figures. Sales don't tell the full story you fool!
Steven Joe actually it does. Toyota makes the best cars and it’s the truth. They are the most reliable and Lexus.what other car company can beat them in reliability. No one can and no one ever will.
@@JJustinXu Your delusional, watch the video again, the Rav 4 came in 5th place out of 7! It's mediocre at best, even it's above average reliability can't save it. It's time to face reality, Toyota is great at making reliable toasters. I would much rather purchase a Kia or Hyundai, which have the second longest standard warranties, excellent initial reliability ratings, and most importantly some personality!
I've owned two CR-Vs, a RAV-4, and am now on my 2nd CX-5. The latest is the 2019 CX-5 Signature model. All of these have been great vehicles, and I never regretted my choices. I think the newer ones seems better to me, but then again, every new car I buy has more and newer features which probably makes them seem better. The Mazda may not have the cargo space of some of the others, but it sure beats them all as a fun vehicle to drive. And the Signature model is LOADED with features, way more than my wife's 2018 Mercedes C300.
You should've gotten an RDX with the money you spent on your Signature CX5. It's stupid to spend $40k on a Mazda with no trunk space. Even a sedan like an Accord or a Camry has bigger trunk space compare tonCX5
Mel, Yeah, an Acura RDX would be nice with its Super Handling AWD but for the $38,000. of a CX 5 Signature v.s. the base RDX means many fewer features in the RDX. And I'll bet the Consumer Reports ratings for the 2019 RDX is no better than the CX 5 - if as good. The CX 5 rates "Much Better Than Average".
@@rv3144 To me it's ridiculous the high specs they put on these compact SUV's and the way it drives the price up. The lower end models make sense because they are supposed to be "economy" models, once you go top of the line you start paying the price of better vehicles IMO. I'd like the Turbo CX5 engine, but am not prepared to pay the price for the models they put it in for a daily driver/commuter vehicle.
How's your paint job? I've heard that Mazda has really awful paint thickness vs. all the other brands when tested. I was looking at a Mazda but after hearing that it's concerning. What's an owner say?
how refreshing to hear 3 intelligent and educated people. No ums or ahs nor tired cliches, nor searching for words (often inappropriate) to convey their thoughts
We have purchased Forester Sport 2019 -LOVE IT! After taking Rav, CRV, Escape, and Rough for test drive - without thinking twice all family voted for Forester!
@@tk6729 its not that big of a deal and people routinely get 120k miles before redoing the heads. They are a great car for the money even with head gasket, timing belt, cvt repair costs.
tinhinnh I have and it hasn’t changed. The new RAV4 NVH isn’t great. Buzzy underpowered. Toyota is safe, steady, and reliable. They will never be known for driving dynamics because there core customers just want point A to B reliable transportation
Polestar Wes I think your opinion is just based on all the “reviews”. They are not sports cars but they are not “the same” as before either, heck, even the new prius drives better than the older ones. road noise aside, you need to drive it first before making an assumption
Pentastar Nate the turbo has been out since the end of last year for the 2019 model year. And also did tweaks to the chassis suspension, added wood and Napa leather among other minor updates.
Just picked up a 19 Forester Sport, honestly I like it so far. Yea the controls for the screens take some getting use to but it's not terrible. I don't think the top trim of any of these aside from probably the Tuscon is the best value of for the class, nor will they be the volume trims sold or leased for each model. Mid-trim specs would be appreciated since they don't usually get the biggest wheels and will greater represent what will be seen on the roads.
Unfortunately, comparing "mid-trim" models involves lots of caveats. What is a "mid-trim" vehicle from one manufacturer may be more appropriately compared to top trim from another. Manufacturers typically make their top trim vehicles available to reviewers (if they meet the upper limit price criterion) because they want to demonstrate the range of features available on a particular vehicle. Comparing top trims also involves some caveats but at least the comparison is between what manufacturers consider their "best" examples.
Stephen Hendricks it’s actually very easy, if you bother to do a couple of hours of research. Most companies package them fairly similarly in order to be competitive. The issue is that the manufacturers only lend the top trims to show off. If they could borrow from dealers, it’d be different. Ready? Rav4 XLE AWD Forester Premium CR-V EX AWD Tiguan SE AWD Tucson Value AWD Rogue SV AWD All similarly priced and packaged.
@@afcgeo882 I'll take your word for the comparisons, George. But a number of reviewers DO borrow examples of vehicles from dealers rather than reviewing manufacturer supplied vehicles. The difficulty is that few dealers are prepared to lend a reviewer a vehicle for a week or more for a detailed review. So reviews of dealer supplied vehicles usually consist of a "walk around," an examination of the interior, and, at best, a short test drive. And unfortunately some of those reviews look more like infomercials for a dealer than an objective review.
I just bought a new Mazda CX-5 GTR after driving almost every vehicle in this comparison. My wife and I were set to buy a Rav4, but after test driving a $38,000+ MSRP (marketing is smoking some good stuff on this one) Limited version, we couldn't believe how loud the engine was, how poorly it shifted, the road noise, and how jarring the ride was. Also, faux leather and no power passenger seat for $38K? We were squirming in the seats after about 10 minutes when we drove the Tuscon as they were very firm and uncomfortable (leather seats in the Limited trim). We won't even consider the Nissan because of the high failure rate of the Jatco CVT. Honda has a very sluggish CVT and boring styling. And so on and so forth. The Mazda is the most comfortable, quietest, and has the most power (in turbo form). I can't believe it's not in this comparison.
I've been in a RAV 4 and driven it for sometimes, it shift very well in Sport and Normal but i think it doesn't really shift well in Eco and the road noise is minimal but not on the level of the CX-5. I only felt there was engine noise in the RAV when you push the engine a bit too much apart from that I find it very good. But that is just my opinion tho. The Mazda is a very good choice
@TableRocked I agree, Toyota's are reliable vehicles. My family has been driving them for 3 decades with no problems. That's why I'm very disappointed with the comfort level and price of the new RAV4. And yes, Chrysler products are complete junk. VW isn't much better.
Sadly it's usually because the automaker would not lend the car for comparison is the reason they are left out. Some automakers do not want direct comparisons to other automakers for one reason or another.
@TableRocked I have a 03 VW with 260k miles and still running strong with zero major issues for a vehicle with that many miles. It mostly boils down to how well the owner(s) keep up with maintenance and the owner(s) driving habits.
I have a 2018 Tiguan and it has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. And it also has the best warranty out there. 6 years or 72,000 miles bumper to bumper.
For those wondering where the Mazda CX-5 is in this comparison, the accompanying article from cars.com says that Mazda was invited to provide a CX-5 but "...Mazda declined participation at this time." There are almost always one or more brands missing from comparative reviews like this and the reasons are seldom clear. Sometimes the answer is as simple as a manufacturer not having a press vehicle available at a particular time in a particular location. In other cases a manufacturer may believe their vehicle will not show well in comparison to one or more rivals. And in some cases a manufacturer may feel an earlier review of a model by a particular site/publication was unfair/incomplete and the brand withholds a model as a sort of punishment. (See TFL.cars relationship with Subaru for an example of the last situation.) From the site/publication's point of view there's no advantage in limiting the range of vehicles included in a comparative review. More eyeballs are always preferable to fewer eyeballs, conspiracy theories notwithstanding.
rav 4 will outsell everything here not because its the best but simply because its the most reliable..I own 2 toyotas and dont particularly love anything about them except they never break down, i love that!!
And let's be real the only category they win in is speed and balance. It's smaller, interior design is trash, less room, less cargo room, and they are pricey. I'd rather buy an A4 and go faster and have no other use lol.
Rav4 is number 5 despite being most fuel efficient, reliable and good looking. It does not matter because it's going to be number 1 in the sales chart no matter what these guru says
That’s because people romanticize Toyota’s. The new models aren’t as good as the older ones and the competition has more than caught up. It’s also pretty small compared to the other compacts. It should honestly be in the niche market of “small” between compact and sub-compact.
Hi Max, thanks for your comment! Our goal is to provide the most help to the most consumers and for our results to have a shelf life. We do this by favoring the best sellers, most recently updated models and past benchmarks, but we also need to keep the number of vehicles in the test manageable. We did invite Mazda but they declined to participate. We hope to have the opportunity in future comparisons.
It is rated best for appearance and performance. But, your car got horrible ratings in regards to reliability in consumer reports and other consumer sites. Toyota honda and Subaru beat VW in reliability,way less engine problems. This review they did was not based on reliability. I promise you, the tiguan is a nightmare I know quite a few owners. Get an extended warranty to protect yourself.
I love Toyota, but unfortunately they have great reliability at the cost of functionality, finish and technology (comparatively), typically at a price premium, too.
@@jhp555 Toyota resale is better, Subarus and Toyotas secondhand prices are high in Sweden becaus they are reliable AF, Kia/Hyundai do even better in reliability and give you 7 years of guarante if you service it at authorized places, Kia/Hyundai sell really good when people take money from their own pocket, company cars are still more towards VW Passats, Volvos, Mercs, BMWs and Audis.
Hey I'm debating on the Forester. I really like it but I have been hearing lot of negative comments about it's gasket. What are your thoughts on it? Have you owned a Subaru before?
lyfzzfun , I haven’t had any problems. I love it. I had a Crosstrek but it was a little to small for me. I haven’t heard anything negative. Where are the negative comments being posted?
@@patrick4979 Hi Patrick,Thanks for your reply. I really like the Forester. I did not mean negative comments on this particular video itself but I'm seeing comments like this which got me worried . www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/7skrqe/the_dreaded_forester_head_gasket_issue_i_need/ It seems to happen btw 80k to 100k so I thought you might know the situation better
The Sportage is and has been kind of a different direction from the Tucson in this generation. You'd never know they were related unless you knew they were related. I'm not sure if they're killing the 2.0T for the Sportage refresh, but that would be a big mistake. I drove a Tucson 1.6t and between the bumpy ride and the crappy, delayed powertrain I couldn't wait to get out of it. I'm going to have to test drive another one with this new setup.
@@JakeDrives1 The 2019 Hyundai Tucson have two engine choices. The SE and the Value Edition have the 2.0L 161hp. The SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate have the 2.4L and 181hp. The 2.0L Turbo is gone. 2019 Kia Sportage has the 2.0L turbo in the SX version which starts at $33,000
@@chuckers40 The Tucson never had the 2.0t. The 1.6t and dual clutch were an awful pairing for the vehicle. I've driven the 2.4/6 speed Hyundai's. It won't be fast like a Sportage SX (hence the point of the SX) but the feel should be much improved.
Everybody complaining about the Mazda CX-5 not being there pay attention they said Mazda didn’t want to participate in the comparison. Also, why are people so crazy about Mazda? LOOKS are not everything people. Just because Mazda’s look beautiful doesn’t mean they will last a long time. My friend had a 2015 CX-9 and she had nothing but problems with it. Once the transmission fail for a second time she sold it. I would rather have a not so flashy car that will give me 10 years of reliability.
One incident won't show anything. Alone one example with mazda, there are probably 3 to 4 incedents with VW. You need to know some friends from other brands and hear about their story, then you will have a better idea
Looking at the reliability data the Tiguan is by far the most unreliable here, and VW's in general are not very reliable based on my experience, so to judge it as #1 in what is admitted to be a close field, does not make sense. Likely reliability should be a factor in such a test and would certainly be high on the list for actual buyers who would overlook some other minor deficiencies in it's favor. In my area they are really having a hard time selling Tiguan's so the depreciation is going to be big, with a model seemingly not popular new. They mark the Jeep Cherokee down without taking into account things like the fact it's the only one with enough towing capacity for anyone with a boat etc. and in the right model is the only one where you can get any genuine off road ability and a low range transmission etc.. So while the test was of interest because I'm in the market for such a vehicle it really told me little of real world use. A factor to consider when "buying" is also are you the type of person who leases or finances and gets a new car every few years, or someone who buys outright and wants 150k plus of reliable use over 10 or 15 years, that makes a big difference to your choice.
Why would you? Just change. Dont drive for too long. Its not safe for yourself. Dont say "no, oh its reliable" please dont say that non of them are reliable if it goes over 100kmiles.
I own a Vw Tiguan highline 2018, 7 seater and tested the others and they're all good in my view but the Tiguan felt much more refined overall comparisons with the others. As for reliability I have no issue, for extra peace of mind, I added the extended warranty which covers 7 years.
The problem with warranties is that the dealers are always obstructive and usually incompetent when it comes to fixing things, so often it's not the cozy option you hoped.
I recall many years back when radio controls were added to the steering column for safety reasons, now you have these touch screens where you cannot operate them without looking. The knobs and switches could be located in older cars, either just from memory, or the briefest glance to locate it and send your hand there. Trying to operate a touch screen while driving with bumps and dip in the road requires you to look as you do it as there is no where to locate your finger/hand as in an actual switch of some type.
For those who have actually drove the Rav4, you would agree with Cars.com. Very buzzy and poor powertrain. Tech is quite dated. Personally my top pick would be the Mazda CX5 or Kia Sportage SX. While I'm not a VW fan for long term reasons (can't test reliability), I have no disagreements or opposition to there points for these vehicles. Quite accurate. I give them credit for not being afraid of being an opinion. I like it. Great video.
I test drove a RAV4 right after driving a Hyundai Sante Fe, BIG difference. The RAV felt unrefined and the engine was very noisy under acceleration. The Sante FE felt like a much more expensive car. I'm waiting to drive a RAV Hybrid before I decide. I'm a Toyota fan, but was disappointed in my first test drive.
Blake Swan technically these tests are for brand new cars though yeah? - so long term reliability (I’m assuming 10yrs plus?) is not really relevant. VW in Aus has 5 yr manufacturer warranty which is about the average ownership period for people buying new cars. I love our new Tiguan - but you are right - I wouldn’t keep it longer than 6 or 7 years!!
This proves what I’ve been saying the past two years. The world of crossover suvs is getting so convoluted that no one knows exactly who is supposed to compete with who. I’ve always seen the Honda CRV especially in recent years as more of a Ford Edge/Nissan Murano competitor. Same can be said for others. Manufacturers can you please slow this race to produce down so we can sort this mess out
I am planning to buy a suv but unable to figure which suv,every suv has some issues, budget friendly and longterm suv, experts suggestion would be helpful
Dimitri D I was looking at Crv, Mazda CX-5 , rav4 and Forester. Did not want turbo so nixed the Honda, did not like the cx5 on test drive. Came down to rav4 and Forester. Consumer reports delayed a full view on the rav4 until yesterday and did not have good things to say about it. They rated the Forester extremely high. So much so that only two vehicles of any kind scored higher than it, another Subaru, and the Toyota Avalon. We bought the premium model and got it for almost 3000 under msrp. They also rated Subaru as the highest auto company in the USA. Loving it so far.
Me too!, I loved my Honda CR-V. But it had a problem with rear end fluid. Had to change it constantly. Honda wouldn’t admit it. They kept telling me it was nothing but I squeaked everytime I turned corners. A grinding noise. But I have had pretty good results with Honda. But now I am really confused. I want a reliable car that’s going to last longer then the payments.
When leasing who cares what car you get it's under warranty (don't lease out side of warranty) When buying reliability gas consumption, lifestyle fit are the most important to most people. 2018 US car sales represent those numbers. I've been researching this car category for 2 years now this list seems to be the most inconsistent compare to other UA-cam Channels. so far for what I gather it's CR-V Forester, Mazda CX5 Rav 4 (only for reliability)
@@afrodragon4187 CR surveys paid subscribers who care about relibility so they will say their vehicle is reliable because it is supposed to be. J.D. Power surveys all owners and says Buick and Chevy are in the Top 5 today.
kamary brown for long-term reliability, only the Toyota stands out. No CVT, no auto start/stop and a dual injection system that cures carbon buildup of DI engines. Plus no turbo to worry about. Parts are cheap and many are in common with the Camry. The hybrids are also top notch. I would place the Mazda as #2 for mostly the same reasons. It’s too bad that Subaru changed their motor to a DI system with auto start/stop. Combined with a problematic CVT, it’s bound to be below average in reliability. Plus, this year’s model is heavier and burdened. The oil dilution problem is killing the CR-V. Resale values have dropped and lawsuits are plentiful. They released a software update for a fix, but likely will need redesigned piston rings, which they’re not doing yet. Steer clear. Terrain/Equinox are actually a good choice, if with the 2.0T engine, but it needs at least 91 octane. They are having some steering/brake issues, but nothing major. The 1.5T is an overburdened dog and carbon buildup is an issue with 87 octane being used. Stay clear. The latest and greatest tends to fail more as it’s usually rushed into the market.
@@afcgeo882 great points 2019 CRV don't have the oil problem. Toyota and Honda get their CRVs from the same place. Turbocharge engines can be problems long term yes but I do plan on leasing my CRV
nope. They are putting what they've judged to be correct right out there for everyone to consider or disregard. You , on the other hand, jump in with a bias and no test results.
What about the oft reported problems of oil dilution using the turbocharged version of the Honda CR-V that Honda has recently admitted to there being an issue?
These people aren't going to report it. For some reason, they want people to buy crap. The Mitsubishi Outlander is more reliable than any of these. Has more features than most of them. And has the best warranty. Yet it was left out.
this is another example of American journalist exposing their Asian bias, The RAV4 has been a best seller because of quality of build, reliability, and quality of design. So we get a complaint about it's not big enough, even though its a compact SUV, while the Volkswagon which has a terrible reputation for reliability gets top billing
drewski I compared Mazda signature to BMW, Toyota Lexus, VW Audi, and Honda Acura and although the RDX was a favorite the CX5 was a very close second for $10k less similarly equipped. The Toyota Lexus was way behind on my list of comfort, fun to drive and handling qualities.
I felt that the biggest problem with the Tiguan was the ride quality; it was ridiculously harsh and firm, making it seem like VW wanted it to be a sports car so badly.
he provably have the eco on when he did the acceleration test on the CRV, it is quite perky when it is in normal mode and specially quick in sport mode.
I feel that new cars should never deserve reviews, they’re all 2019 ofcourse they all ride great .... why are they even Getting any sort of rating, reliability and quality reviews should be done after 10-15 years of service then the review is true
As a 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5t owner I completely agree with you! The infotainment is terrible but I exclusively use apple car play, although the acceleration is soooooo slow initially I have never had an issue with getting up to speed. It is so practical tho, that’s the reason I love mine.
Something is a little off. Your conception of reality. Why don't you google - Honda CRV battery issues - going dead repeatedly after 2/3 day of being parked and see how many thousands of people are stranded everyday because of this,and Honda has NO solution yet. You're living in the past. All companies now - including mostly Honda and Toyota some, only care about their share holders. Most cars these days with all the electronics are full of surprises and glitches. So don't be surprised when they finish behind other cars.
I bought a Tiguan SEL after test driving a bunch of others. Don't judge before actually test driving them yourself and don't believe all of the crap many try to say about VW.
I bought a 2019 VW Tiguan in April, after spending 2 months rest driving all the others. I wanted to like CRV & Rav-4, I liked the Mazda CX-5 better, I drove to VW store not expecting to like the Tiguan and I fell in love as soon as I got in the driver seat and got on the road. I was immediately sold and told the salesman, let’s go inside and work the numbers, and I left with it 2.5 hours later!! It still feels like the right choice. If I had a tiny complaint, I would have preferred cloth interior but only the base S trim offers cloth. I also wish my SE has an adjustable front center armrest. And lastly the acceleration can seam a little slower off the line.
The final point sums up the current state of choosing a car. Let's face it, most people are browsing used cars and they pick two manufacturers they like, and compare the models and in the case of a top trim level design, it is down to little things that matter, such as the Tiguan rear camera and how it can be cleaned with the washer jets. Absolutely ideal, and a thing that would make me want to buy it.
Subaru has been named the best company for 2019. Mainly because of the new global platform Forester and Crosstrek. The 7 seater new Ascent got great reviews. Volkswagen as a company never makes the top 10 list. In all the important major reviewers. Not reliable and really should be near last place on the list. Subaru has upped the game! Best and responsive and user friendly infotainment system. It doesn't take long as a learning curve to master. It's main screen above also has so much practical information about the car other than just a temperature, clock, date and time. Maintenance reminder, tire pressure, gradation from 0 degrees to hill descent and up hills at whatever degree, 12, 20, whatever. It has the best CVT transmission of the bunch. Best AWD without question in this group. MPG is at least second. 29 mpg combined, 33 highway. Probably the best safety features with the Eyesight. Don't forget the X-Mode feature that allows you to get out of even tougher situations in snow, mud and sand. These guys didn't mention anything about these important features. That Cherokee was named as the top 10 worst SUVs out there in its class. Like they said an awfully bad transmission with poor shifting, clunky, and overall reliability isn't good. A good off roader possibly. Yet, the Subaru Forester is as good or better than any of the models here you've given your opinions on. Which is by the way just opinions. They certainly should have included the Mazda CX-5. Next to Honda's CRV, Forester and Mazda CX-5, I believe they are neck and neck competitively. Can't say the Toyota RAV4 isn't competitive obviously because of reliability obviously. Yet, Subaru, Honda, Mazda, are all very reliable. Many experts so called professional reviews didn't like the ride quality either in the Toyota RAV4. Certainly doesn't match the interior of the best like Mazda, Honda, and yes really nice and dramatic improvement for the Forester. Volkswagen is nice, but I wouldn't rave about it and put it into an Audi class. Even the Rogue looks good and maybe better. Tucson and all of the Hyundai Kias have too much plastic going on in the interior. There all okay and good vehicles but the standout is the Forester that does everything well. Maybe not on the exterior looks as others. That's for sure. Yet, your in the vehicle all the time and it's what's on the inside that counts for me. Plus what's under the hood with that proven Boxer engine and best arguably AWD system out there. Arguably of course would be the Quattro, or also the Acura SH-AWD. Missed a couple more, but in this group. Subaru wins hands down. Nothing against the Tiguan except for reliability and just doesn't have the resale value of Subaru's, Honda's or Toyota. Mazda CX-5 costs $34,000 just to get heated seats. Subaru at 29,000 CDN comes standard with heated seats. The base engine in the CX-5 is just okay. You've got to spend more to get decent power. In the old school 6 speed transmission gearbox. Plus not everyone is thrilled with the Knob infotainment system which you have to scroll through to find whatever your looking for. Like the BMWs they've copied it pretty much. Some love it. It's like all the vehicles here they've reviewed. Buy what you love, as they said all brands are definitely making better vehicles all the time and the competition is getting closer and closer to each other
It was Consumers Report that named Subaru the best company for 2019. Can't argue with a reliable source like Consumers Report. That's coming from real experts and 470,000 members.
I completely agree with the CR-V feeling extremely sluggish off the line! I liked the previous generation RAV4 better than it, I can't imagine how much better the new one is!
The Tiguan is probably a great car if you want to lease it and turn in the keys after 36,000 miles. If you want to finance a car that will LAST, the Tiguan would be the last one I'd recommend. Thumbs down.
You know little about VW reliability to make a blanket statement like this. I would recommend staying away from anything with a CVT transmission and avoid the American made SUV's.
I am on my 3rd VW I currently have the 2017 Jetta TSI with 80,000 miles zero problems. My previous car Jetta TDI traded in with over 100,000 miles zero problem. Car before that Jetta gli 120,000 changed timing belt cost $300 no other problems.
Arthur M yikes I just bought a Tiguan 3 days ago. I’m loving it so far. But I won’t sell it anytime time soon and they now have the 6 year / 72,000 mile warranty
I’m a older GenX driver and purchased a Golf GTI last year and ended up getting a 2021 Tiguan R Line and I’m enjoying the expansion in space and no exhaust drone, now only if it had some of the power my GTI had :)
I just bought a used Jeep Cherokee a couple weeks ago, which is how I ended up here. I absolutely love it. My only complaint is the short shifting 9-speed. It shifts a little hard and at weird times, but I am getting used to the timing. I have noticed that it shifts a lot more smoothly if you accelerate at the right pace. I also looked at the Tuscon (too small for me), Rogue (outdated and ugly interior), and CR-V (couldn't afford it and didn't like it anyway). If I had the money for the Forrester or the Tiguan I would have gone that route, but I'm still quite happy.
I go by Consumer Reports. That's why I bought the Subaru Forester. Just amazing what comes on these things without breaking the bank. I researched all the models you guys tested, tested them as well. Then I went out and bought the best.
Ugh, they're so ugly though and CVTs..I'll pass. I want to love Suburu, but just too strange looking. That said, several brands have either way too sloping roof lines (trying to look sporty, but losing ALL visibility, rear headroom and storage space), or bulbous, overly swollen rear and front ends or worst of all, overly huge, gaping grills (Lexus, Toyota...FUGLY!). Suburus is more muted in all those respects, but they're is just a strange, non-elegant look to them...econo look I guess. I don't know, just not my thing and the engines may last but the whole lineup is under-powered, slow, and the MPG is just average or slightly better I suppose considering the lack of power/response.
ovp66223 I was forced by the family to buy a Forester and in three years the poor handling and very uncomfortable Forester started breaking down after the warranty was up. This time it was my choice and I got the CX5. Even the remodel 2019 pales to Mazda. I live in snow country and don’t do off roading and Mazda is my winner.
Lmao. Consumer reports huh? How many cars do they repair in their shop? That’s right. Zero. They aren’t mechanics. I am a master mechanic for 30 years and Subarus are great for about 100k miles. Then they have major problems. I’ve got late models coming in the shop daily for fuel pumps, wheel hubs, cvt failures, valve guide leaks, list goes on and on.
The 9speed on the Cherokee V6 will NEVER shift into 9th. I have never been able to get this car to shift into 9th, I have no idea why that gear exists or why no one talks about this issue. I guess it’s hard to notice especially with 9 gears, and you have to be in the “manual” shifting mode to see what gear the car is in. I’ve done countless things between 50-90mph to try to get 9th gear but I’m willing to bet my cars 9th gear has never been used once
gothops154 i personally dont see the point in having more than 6 forward gears in a transmission on a consumer vehicle, but its one of the automanufacturers various attempts at better mpgs. That said, im impressed how well fiat/chryslers 8-speed turned out (hence the reason ford/gm are working with 10-speeds and other companies are following suit). Fiat/chryslers 9-speed transmissions, however, have been unfortunately problematic...
I actually enjoyed these reviews. I am currently in a 2014 Jeep Cherokee & plan to upgrade to the Cherokee Upland V6. Although Jeep scored next to last, the reason I am shopping for an upgrade immediately eliminated other possibilities in this testing video. Other brands may have tested better overall, but they had drawbacks where I don't want to cut corners. So, for me it wasn't necessarily who's the best, but what are the features of each compact SUV and which one works well for me. So, thanks guys!
@@normt5463 It didn't win but got the 2nd place. Of course one need to then think what features weight / value most. For me it is small turning radius, great visibility, interior space and comfort and the price tag. Forester is on top of my shopping list.
@@adventureforesterblog why is the 2019 Forester already $3,000-4,000 off msrp on autotrader? Did they price it too high at $26K and have to advertise it at $22K?
@@normt5463 Sorry no clue of the North America pricing. We are still waiting pricing to be published in Europe. Top trim is expected to be over 50k€ (including all possible taxes). So with that price I would get 2 Foresters in NA? :D
I bought the fully loaded Tiguan and Impreza. Impreza has the same interior as the forester for a lot less money. Tiguan is better value for the money.
Before changing the wife’s car (CRV), I tested them all but the Tucson (+CX5) CRV: + Great ride, suberb interior & confort; - CVT and Engine Xtrail (Rogue): 2000s SUV CX-5: + Handling and posh/quality interior; - a bit cramped inside, low end torque Tiguan (7seat): + Engine, DSG and space; - meh interior & looks Forester: +allrounder -CVT, slow, int & ext design Rav4 (tested the old one) So for me also the Tiguan was the best
I think everyone is thinking the same thing. The Mazda is missing. I know at least in Australia and Europe reviews not only rated it highly, but in Australia it's by a large margin, the best selling model. But at least the Tiguan Allspace is in the test. That's right - there are two types of Tiguans. In most markets this is called the Allspace. It's the long wheelbase Tiguan, and in a market for example like Australia, this Tiguan competes with the Mazda CX-8, whereas the normal Tiguan competes with the CX-5. The US gets the Tennessee made Atlas to reduce costs on the MQB platform, instead of the European Touareg (which is sold in all other markets) on the more expensive PL71 platform (which is used for the Cayenne and Audi Q7). The US gets a cheaper Passat once again made in the US on an older platform (reserved for the US and China), while the rest of the world gets a newer MQB Passat. It's certainly important to keep costs down. Which is why the Tennessee and Mexican VW plants will always run hot for North America. But head to tiny Australia, and the VW model list is twice as long, more trims and vehicles like the Amarok and Scirocco that make it to the smaller market, simply because they aren't so cost sensitive. VW is really a study in economics :)
Norm T the issue is dealer numbers. Make them more available and people will come (this is the case in Australia where Mazda outsells everything except Toyota). In Japan, Toyota is getting buddy with Mazda which is leading to a bigger network. Mazda used to have as many sales in Japan as their size (i.e. small number), but they are doing very well now despite fact they focus on creating cars more suited to outside Japan rather than inside. Best selling cars in Japan will always be Kei cars.
Norm T it’s a shame. The US customers really haven’t seem to warm as much as other countries and media. I know at least Australian sales are generally slower this year than others. But Mazda has moved up the ladder quickly. This is despite Mazda being one of the last brands to move to a 5 year warranty. Seems only Toyota is the only brand left with a 3 year warranty here.
@@inodesnet it might be the roads surface quality or the aging demographic that wants a cushy ride. Hence Toyota has been the Buick of yore with terrible handling.
My grandma has the 2019 Nissan Rogue SL sport premium. Not the smaller Rogue sport but the biggest sized Rogue. She got a 3 year lease on this one. Has the gunmetal gray exterior. Tinted windows, 19 inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, fog lights, panoramic sunroof, foot activated power tailgate, has Nissan pro pilot assist and includes every single safety feature and new technology option that is on the SL Rogue. My grandmas Rogue has the premium package and the black leather interior with the carbon fiber door inserts. Piano black screen area. Heated seats, heated steering wheel. Steering assist. Back up camera with around view monitor and rear cross traffic alert and rear automatic braking and front emergency braking. Has blind spot monitoring. Basically nearly a 35,000$ SUV. Dual zone climate control, emergency SOS, navigation, Apple car play, Sirius xm radio, Bose audio system, has the N/A 170HP 2.5L. The CVT is very responsive. I drove this Rogue many times already and already love it. Has remote start and has like 5 buttons on the Nissan key. Has the sport mode and the eco mode. Average about 27 MPG. This Nissan Rogue is pretty quick off the line compared to others. Put it in sport mode and the tires spin and fake shifts but it gets up and goes a lot more and is more responsive. It’s a nicer looking SUV compared to the class in my opinion. Has every single safety and technology feature which is a must. Has the push to start too. It also has the rear sensors too.
RAV4 is the best. I tested all of these and none can beat the RAV4! The reliability is the best. I has Apple CarPlay that’s all I care about. I got the Limited trim it was pricey but it was worth it! It’s like my Lexus RX almost! Very comfortable!
This is a newly, redesigned RAV4. The old one was not the most reliable according to Truedelta data. The new 2018 Equinox was more reliable than the RAV4.
Norm T are you serious? Your saying General Motors the worst automotive company in the world is better than Toyota. That is fake data. That is not real you probably misread. Why would you trust a random website? I have a 2019 RAV4! It’s better than all the competitors. Equinox will never equal RAV4.
not quite. that would be the CRV, which does not do fleet sales. last year in the US alone it was little over 400k RAV4's, and 390k units of CRV's. anyway, both cars although little different from each other, have been kings of the hills since they first came, so i don't really get this comparison.
john smith in 2018 Honda sold 379,013 CR-Vs. carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/honda/honda-cr-v/ In 2018 Toyota sold 427,168 Rav4s and that’s with it being in the last year of its model! carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/toyota/toyota-rav4/ This is in the United States alone and means that Toyota outsold Honda by over 2000 cars per month, on average. You will see Toyota’s numbers go up over 15% this year as it is the first year of its all-new model, plus the Hybrids will be out later this month. You’ll likely see numbers over 450k. Meanwhile, Honda is in the middle of a massive oil dilution issue with recalls and class-action lawsuits to resolve.
I drove a Tuscon rental for a week and at first I thought it was going to kill me because it was so slow, after two days I realized it was in "eco" mode. It drove great after I turned it off 😂
I need strong advice on deciding to get my new vehicle for my family. Want list: good cargo space, quiet cabin, responsive engine, good fuel mileage, spacious front, and rear seats and a bit luxury feel comfort ride. I have test driven many cars, now has narrowed down to Acura Rdx with the technology package, VW Tiguan Sel, and Hyundai Sante Fe Ulitmate 2.0T. Which one is the best buy for the money? thank you!
I, personally, would go with the Santa Fe. For me, it checks everything you have said and does it all very well. It has lots of features and is a good quality car for, if I’m not wrong, cheaper than the others. However, that’s just my opinion and all of the cars are awesome.
Why are you reviewing these family haulers for the sportscar cred? Can't dive into traffic, quickly? Body lean? These are not sloppy handlers from the 1980s. They are all completely safe and competent. Review them for what they are. None of them are designed to be Porsches or BMWs.
This is a serious problem with most mainstream automotive "journalists". Instead of reviewing family SUV/sedans for their seating comfort, quietness, smoothness etc. they always complain about body roll, slow acceleration, steering response, slow shifts etc. I get that driving performance cars on a regular basis makes a family car feel like you're driving a wet sack, but not everything needs to be driven or judged like its trying to set records at the nurburgring.
@@afcgeo882 Go and compare the Adventure RAV Model from Toyota against the Forester Sport and you'll see what I'm taking about. Mines was $31711 MSRP and pay $29700.
Jorge Castillo that’s a $2,000 difference, not $10,000! Besides, the Adventure is an upper trim, with a ton of features the Subaru’s Sport trim doesn’t have. They’re not direct competitors as trims go.
I test drove all of suvs you mentioned and bought the Tiguan. I didn't want to buy a VW because of poor reliability but it is so much smoother and nicer to drive. The interior and screens are really beautiful almost like a poor mans Audi Q5. The panoramic sunroof is beautiful. We went for a drive in the hills and had the sun roof open. It feels like you are driving a convertible SUV.
Jello Shot the transmission is incredibly jerky, the car is slow and the fuel efficiency is terrible. Plus, its reliability and resale values are horrific. I doubt you bought it. You don’t seem like you’re that stupid. You leased it, right?
Well it's a couple of old people's opinion on cars when they are new. Of course everyone knows that the Japanese cars are going to still be on the road and running smoothly year after year. No matter which car you like at the dealership. I do wish reviews would factor and reliability because that's the world in which the rest of us actually live
And that's because the vehicles included in these comparisons are "focused on SUVs updated or redesigned since our last compact SUV test in 2017..." Reliability and cost of ownership of new generations of vehicles lack an empirical basis for such assessments.
The reliability data has been out there for years. If these videos are for car guys and journalists, then it is fine. bit if these are advising or recommending people to buy, then these are not adding lot of value.
@@shanmugasundaram6625 Oh really? Where? Unverified anecdotal complaints and testimonials on the web? Friends of friends experiences? Recalls of vehicles for safety issues that have affected perhaps one out of thousand owners? By far the best actual empirical evidence about reliability comes from Consumer Reports annual surveys of owners. But even those reports have to be used with caution when applied to a model for which there may be only a few reports. And even with more caution for new or recently updated models where the differences between the most and least reliable models is minuscule. JD Power ratings are sometimes useful, as well. But JD Power is an advertising firm with all that that implies. The folks at cars.com make clear that their ratings are subjective and based on a week's experience with (in this case) five vehicles. Hardly in depth analyses. And they further note both in this video and in the accompanying article (unfortunately a source that requires actual reading) that the vehicles reviewed are very, very close in terms of overall ratings and a consumer's choice depends on many factors including that consumer's own priorities. And they specifically avoid "recommending (vehicles) to buy."
Cars with DI/Turbo engines and CVTs should lose a ton of points. This is where the Rav4 shines. No DI, no Turbo, no CVT, no auto start/stop and then they bring a hybrid in a couple of weeks. Perfection!
The one that reviewers (professional and amateurs) agree the current best is going to be the XC40 - check out the awards it has won. When they launch the PHEV version, it will sell even more. Only issue is the lack of buttons for HVAC control.
Is reliability part of the equation? If so, I'd think the Rav4 would be bumped up to at least 3rd place. I'd choose it over the entire lot you've chosen to test, but I love watching comparison tests, regardless of where in the rankings the cars land.
@@afcgeo882 how many samples are needed? Truedelta samples quarterly where everyone else does it annually. Truedelta has 40-60 vehicles and says the 2016-2017 had 22 and 9 repairs per 100 while the 2018 Equinox had 12/100 and 42 samples. When the new 2013 RAV4 came out it had 16/100 with 61 samples. Looks like the newly redesigned Equinox has a had a Toyota-esque, near perfect new vehicle launch.
Norm T considering the number of cars owned, they’d need thousands of samples of each model to get a decent and accurate sample size. They’re in the dozens right now. How can you say anything is out if 100 when there are just 40 samples? Besides, how many people even register with TrueDelta when their car is 100% fine? NONE! Why would they? Are you so stupid as to not know elementary statistics or science? Did you drop out of school or something? Go look up “sample size.”
Why a third row in the Tiguan? Dogs. I feel like VW knew exactly what I needed. My kids sit in the second row, the dogs in the third and everyone has their space. And I can fold down all of them and haul a table. Love this car.
I just got the 2019 Tiguan SE 4wd and love it. I Tried them all but ride quality and level of refinement is superior on the Tiguan. Power is not the strongest point specially coming from a 3.7v6 but is much better that rav4 and crv. Ride quality, interior noise and the way it handles the road and horrible pot holes around the northeast is amazing. Fuel economy is not the greatest but mostly city driving in the first 200 miles is about 17mpg. which i hope will improve. Overall i'm happy with my purchase. Did i mention the looks?. My white on two tone oak interior is gorgeous, a refreshing European look. Highly recommend it!
@@SebastianRodriguez-we1ye thank you!. they all fall a part after 6 or 7 years. trust me, that's what they are build for this days. They become obsolete and too expensive to repair once the warranty runs out. At that point you may want the latest and greatest. It's a cycle. ;(
Except the RAV4 and the CRV are seconds faster than the Tiguan in 0-60mph tests. SECONDS! Your VW’s engine will fail soon if you don’t feed it at least 91 octane and fuel efficiency is over 10mpgs worse than most competitors! Garbage!
Look, their top-pick is a $ 40k freaking Tiguan, I would definitely spent that amount of money on a Toyota highlander which is a upper class SUV. Toyota RAV4 is the best seller in this segment.
For a 40k, I would get Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine. Or anything else than fucking Tiguan. There is a reason VW is popular in Europe and that's because they keep paying for promotion and to win comparison tests. It seems they were able to reach USA as well.
I am sticking with my 2009 RAV4. Had it since almost new. It seems I would just be changing to increase complexity and gain very little in dynamics- or extra features that would be of any use to me.
The CRV and the Rav are the best in the segment...the Rav 4 invented this segment...the VW has had reliability and resale issues...these guys don't know what they are talking about.
@@brandonrowles9988 the rav4 was the first front wheel drive compact unibody suv based upon a front wheel drive car(Corolla)...Rav4, then the CRV a year later....then all the rest...
It looks like all the vehicles that were tested were either refreshed or have a complete redesign. The CX5 and Ford Escape 's last refresh was 2017. The Chevy Equinox should have been on this list because it was redesigned for 2018.
7. Nissan Rogue
6. Jeep Cherokee
5. Toyota Rav4
4. Honda CR-V
3. Hyundai Tucson
2. Subaru Forrester
1. Volkswagen Tiguan
Regarding dinging Subaru for not "having a more holistic design (e.g. everything buried in screen menus)" - having buttons for critical controls OUTSIDE the touch screen is one of the better things Subaru is doing. Screens fail. Like Toyota, they don't trust them yet with basic climate control, volume control, autonomous safety control, etc. Most of these cars, if the main screen goes down, you don't just lose your radio - you can't manipulate fundamental systems.
You can't dislike the way the Honda buried everything, even volume controls, in their 'holistic' center screen, then chide Subaru, Toyota etc for not repeating that mistake. I can turn my seat heater on without taking my eyes off the road, and that should never change. You can duplicate such controls in the screen through CAN bus messaging if you must and lose absolutely nothing in either respect.
While you are correct with mentioning that the physical controls allow you to remember where each button is, I also think that manufacturers like VW are still making high quality screens and infotainment system, that is unlikely to break or get damaged. You did provide a good argument though.
I like the fact the car has an analogue speedometer and tachometer and it's not busy in the display it shows you what you need to see. Honda has the silliest instrument layout IMO, I hate digital speedometers because it's hard to maintain a constant speed as you don't know if you are heading towards a higher or lower speed when you have the Police behind you and in general I find a needle much easier to glance at and get the gist of the speed I'm travelling than seeing 63mph on a display. In contrast who needs the big tachometer all across the top on a crossover? it's like something off a track day motorcycle - yet they found fault with the Subaru!!
Good comparison review but would have been a great one with the inclusion of the Mazda CX5, Ford Escape and Kia Sportage.
Older, oldest, and old.
Ford’s Escape just introduced an all-new 2020 model and the Sportage is basically a Tucson.
Also the Outlander
That Mazda CX looks nice
All of them would’ve done amazing.
Where is the Mazda CX-5 signature? Why is left out? The others aren’t even close
They said Mazda declined to participate in this test
Thomas Mazzola what do you mean! If it’s the best why doesn’t it sell? Toyota RAV4 is the best no questions asked. Reliability. Toyota sold over 430,000 units. They will probably sell more this year than last year. Mazda isn’t feen close.
@@JJustinXu did you even listen to the opening statement? The Rogue is in last place and yet it will still sell hundreds of thousands of units, because the average consumer is a 🐑! Also, Mazda is a much smaller company so they are also at an intrinsic disadvantage when it comes to sales figures. Sales don't tell the full story you fool!
Steven Joe actually it does. Toyota makes the best cars and it’s the truth. They are the most reliable and Lexus.what other car company can beat them in reliability. No one can and no one ever will.
@@JJustinXu Your delusional, watch the video again, the Rav 4 came in 5th place out of 7! It's mediocre at best, even it's above average reliability can't save it. It's time to face reality, Toyota is great at making reliable toasters. I would much rather purchase a Kia or Hyundai, which have the second longest standard warranties, excellent initial reliability ratings, and most importantly some personality!
RAV4 XSE beats all the competition, 40+MPG, Panoramic Sunroof, JBL audio and love the softex seats. If you regret buying a RAV4, it has great resale.
Escape, CX-5, Equinox, and Sportage... didn’t get an invitation
Because Equinox would win and heaven forbid an American brand come out on top.
You didn't mention cargo space, fuel economy, prices and left a lot of information by the roadside, I want my 24 minutes and 51 seconds back!
Augusto Lugo me too... after not car shopping for 18 yrs.. I need details spec gas etc & these guys didn’t deliver...
CR-V has the most cargo / passenger space, best fuel economy, and the lowest price loaded. Best all around value (even 3 years later lol).
CR-V has the most cargo / passenger space, best fuel economy, and the lowest price loaded. Best all around value (even 3 years later lol).
I've owned two CR-Vs, a RAV-4, and am now on my 2nd CX-5. The latest is the 2019 CX-5 Signature model. All of these have been great vehicles, and I never regretted my choices. I think the newer ones seems better to me, but then again, every new car I buy has more and newer features which probably makes them seem better. The Mazda may not have the cargo space of some of the others, but it sure beats them all as a fun vehicle to drive. And the Signature model is LOADED with features, way more than my wife's 2018 Mercedes C300.
AMEN brother! I just got the CX 5 GT Reserve. Had a 2007 RAV 4 V6 and liked it but I LOVE my CX 5 GT Reserve.
You should've gotten an RDX with the money you spent on your Signature CX5. It's stupid to spend $40k on a Mazda with no trunk space. Even a sedan like an Accord or a Camry has bigger trunk space compare tonCX5
Mel, Yeah, an Acura RDX would be nice with its Super Handling AWD but for the $38,000. of a CX 5 Signature v.s. the base RDX means many fewer features in the RDX. And I'll bet the Consumer Reports ratings for the 2019 RDX is no better than the CX 5 - if as good. The CX 5 rates "Much Better Than Average".
@@rv3144 To me it's ridiculous the high specs they put on these compact SUV's and the way it drives the price up. The lower end models make sense because they are supposed to be "economy" models, once you go top of the line you start paying the price of better vehicles IMO. I'd like the Turbo CX5 engine, but am not prepared to pay the price for the models they put it in for a daily driver/commuter vehicle.
How's your paint job? I've heard that Mazda has really awful paint thickness vs. all the other brands when tested. I was looking at a Mazda but after hearing that it's concerning. What's an owner say?
how refreshing to hear 3 intelligent and educated people. No ums or ahs nor tired cliches, nor searching for words (often inappropriate) to convey their thoughts
We have purchased Forester Sport 2019 -LOVE IT!
After taking Rav, CRV, Escape, and Rough for test drive - without thinking twice all family voted for Forester!
Forester off road king. No.1
Thank you, my next car looking at a forester.
Have fun with that head gasket in 6-7 years.
@@tk6729 its not that big of a deal and people routinely get 120k miles before redoing the heads. They are a great car for the money even with head gasket, timing belt, cvt repair costs.
@@tk6729 its not 2007. Its 2019. Headgaskets are not a problem anymore. Check your info before speaking bummer!
I have watched this video a couple of times and do believe that we should't always listen to these people.
yeah they really don't give good observations
Eric Stenzel Bingo!! Probably RAV4 owners. Look people Toyota makes very reliable vehicles, but driving dynamics isn’t a Toyota strong suit.
Polestar Wes guess you havent driven their new platforms
tinhinnh I have and it hasn’t changed. The new RAV4 NVH isn’t great. Buzzy underpowered. Toyota is safe, steady, and reliable. They will never be known for driving dynamics because there core customers just want point A to B reliable transportation
Polestar Wes I think your opinion is just based on all the “reviews”. They are not sports cars but they are not “the same” as before either, heck, even the new prius drives better than the older ones. road noise aside, you need to drive it first before making an assumption
Did you leave our the Mazda CX-5 because it feels likes it's in another class? The best by far unless you need a lot of room.
Did hey put a turbo in it ? Isn’t that car slow ?
They said Mazda declined to participate in this test
Austin C Probably because they still had the slow one out.
Pentastar Nate the turbo has been out since the end of last year for the 2019 model year. And also did tweaks to the chassis suspension, added wood and Napa leather among other minor updates.
Pentastar Nate are u living in 2019
Just picked up a 19 Forester Sport, honestly I like it so far. Yea the controls for the screens take some getting use to but it's not terrible. I don't think the top trim of any of these aside from probably the Tuscon is the best value of for the class, nor will they be the volume trims sold or leased for each model. Mid-trim specs would be appreciated since they don't usually get the biggest wheels and will greater represent what will be seen on the roads.
Unfortunately, comparing "mid-trim" models involves lots of caveats. What is a "mid-trim" vehicle from one manufacturer may be more appropriately compared to top trim from another. Manufacturers typically make their top trim vehicles available to reviewers (if they meet the upper limit price criterion) because they want to demonstrate the range of features available on a particular vehicle. Comparing top trims also involves some caveats but at least the comparison is between what manufacturers consider their "best" examples.
Stephen Hendricks it’s actually very easy, if you bother to do a couple of hours of research. Most companies package them fairly similarly in order to be competitive. The issue is that the manufacturers only lend the top trims to show off. If they could borrow from dealers, it’d be different. Ready?
Rav4 XLE AWD
Forester Premium
CR-V EX AWD
Tiguan SE AWD
Tucson Value AWD
Rogue SV AWD
All similarly priced and packaged.
@@afcgeo882 I'll take your word for the comparisons, George. But a number of reviewers DO borrow examples of vehicles from dealers rather than reviewing manufacturer supplied vehicles. The difficulty is that few dealers are prepared to lend a reviewer a vehicle for a week or more for a detailed review. So reviews of dealer supplied vehicles usually consist of a "walk around," an examination of the interior, and, at best, a short test drive. And unfortunately some of those reviews look more like infomercials for a dealer than an objective review.
I just bought a new Mazda CX-5 GTR after driving almost every vehicle in this comparison. My wife and I were set to buy a Rav4, but after test driving a $38,000+ MSRP (marketing is smoking some good stuff on this one) Limited version, we couldn't believe how loud the engine was, how poorly it shifted, the road noise, and how jarring the ride was. Also, faux leather and no power passenger seat for $38K? We were squirming in the seats after about 10 minutes when we drove the Tuscon as they were very firm and uncomfortable (leather seats in the Limited trim). We won't even consider the Nissan because of the high failure rate of the Jatco CVT. Honda has a very sluggish CVT and boring styling. And so on and so forth. The Mazda is the most comfortable, quietest, and has the most power (in turbo form). I can't believe it's not in this comparison.
I've been in a RAV 4 and driven it for sometimes, it shift very well in Sport and Normal but i think it doesn't really shift well in Eco and the road noise is minimal but not on the level of the CX-5. I only felt there was engine noise in the RAV when you push the engine a bit too much apart from that I find it very good. But that is just my opinion tho. The Mazda is a very good choice
@TableRocked I agree, Toyota's are reliable vehicles. My family has been driving them for 3 decades with no problems. That's why I'm very disappointed with the comfort level and price of the new RAV4. And yes, Chrysler products are complete junk. VW isn't much better.
@@mattltech Should have driven the hybrid. Way quieter and costs nearly the same.
Sadly it's usually because the automaker would not lend the car for comparison is the reason they are left out. Some automakers do not want direct comparisons to other automakers for one reason or another.
@TableRocked I have a 03 VW with 260k miles and still running strong with zero major issues for a vehicle with that many miles. It mostly boils down to how well the owner(s) keep up with maintenance and the owner(s) driving habits.
I have a 2018 Tiguan and it has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. And it also has the best warranty out there. 6 years or 72,000 miles bumper to bumper.
Gus Morales...Kia / Hyundai 10 yrs 100,000k beats it !
In Germany 2 years 😂
@@bextar6365 No it doesn't. VW is BUMPER to BUMPER. Hyundai/Kia is powertrain only.
@@bextar6365 only for the first owner and is not transferrable.
In Europe, KIA offers 7 years/150.000km bumper to bumper warranty. VW offers 4 years/120.000 km.
For those wondering where the Mazda CX-5 is in this comparison, the accompanying article from cars.com says that Mazda was invited to provide a CX-5 but "...Mazda declined participation at this time."
There are almost always one or more brands missing from comparative reviews like this and the reasons are seldom clear. Sometimes the answer is as simple as a manufacturer not having a press vehicle available at a particular time in a particular location. In other cases a manufacturer may believe their vehicle will not show well in comparison to one or more rivals. And in some cases a manufacturer may feel an earlier review of a model by a particular site/publication was unfair/incomplete and the brand withholds a model as a sort of punishment. (See TFL.cars relationship with Subaru for an example of the last situation.)
From the site/publication's point of view there's no advantage in limiting the range of vehicles included in a comparative review. More eyeballs are always preferable to fewer eyeballs, conspiracy theories notwithstanding.
Subaru of America can shove it!
rav 4 will outsell everything here not because its the best but simply because its the most reliable..I own 2 toyotas and dont particularly love anything about them except they never break down, i love that!!
Zzz
But if u buy a Honda u get both Reliability and Quality driving
Khaled Saeed Hyundai is reliable than Honda
Agreed, Toyota quality and reliability would beat each and every one of those cars and that's what most people care for.
Honestly, the main consumer market doesn't give a shit. Most people will dispose of the car and get a new one in 5-6 yrs. I agree with you though.
yeah the Mazda CX-5 is a glaring omission
Hate to be repetitive but he said Mazda decided NOT to participate so get over it already.
And let's be real the only category they win in is speed and balance. It's smaller, interior design is trash, less room, less cargo room, and they are pricey. I'd rather buy an A4 and go faster and have no other use lol.
@@coltoncyr2283 On almost every comparison test the CX-5's interior beats the competitors.
Greg Engler 🤢 yeah not even close! Actually go in one! Hahaha
@@coltoncyr2283
Also reliability, safety, emergency handling, style...
Take a look at Consumer Reports, IIHS, and NHTSA.
It amazes me that people still pay premium money for Nissan products. Just no.
I am on my second Nissan X-Trail and have not had one problem. Best cars ever.
Love my 2019 rogue SL.
@@glennbaxter7254 if an xtrail is the best car ever you need to drive some other cars my friend... plastic, noise, rattles.. slippery transmissions
Rav4 is number 5 despite being most fuel efficient, reliable and good looking. It does not matter because it's going to be number 1 in the sales chart no matter what these guru says
That’s because people romanticize Toyota’s. The new models aren’t as good as the older ones and the competition has more than caught up. It’s also pretty small compared to the other compacts. It should honestly be in the niche market of “small” between compact and sub-compact.
How about Ford escape, Chevy Equinox, Mazda CX-5? They didn't pay enough?
Ford, Chevy and Mazda are made in Turkey..lol
You understand that the people reviewing ask the manufactures...so if the manufactures say no, the reviewers can't do anything about it.
@@mrbob9556 the Escape is made in Kentucky, Equinox is made in Canada, and Mexico, the Cx5 is made in Japan, so you are wrong.
Hi Max, thanks for your comment! Our goal is to provide the most help to the most consumers and for our results to have a shelf life. We do this by favoring the best sellers, most recently updated models and past benchmarks, but we also need to keep the number of vehicles in the test manageable. We did invite Mazda but they declined to participate. We hope to have the opportunity in future comparisons.
@@mrbob9556 Good for Desert Driving!
I'm happy that Hyundai tucson is in the top 3 . I bought the 2020 Hyundai tucson preferred AWD and its FABULOUS.
Man, the Rouge sure does look good.
Just love my Tiguan , best of the rest
It is rated best for appearance and performance. But, your car got horrible ratings in regards to reliability in consumer reports and other consumer sites. Toyota honda and Subaru beat VW in reliability,way less engine problems. This review they did was not based on reliability. I promise you, the tiguan is a nightmare I know quite a few owners. Get an extended warranty to protect yourself.
OK! You get a Tiguan and I get a RAV4!
We have a race: Two hundred thousand miles...
I love Toyota, but unfortunately they have great reliability at the cost of functionality, finish and technology (comparatively), typically at a price premium, too.
Who does those stupid race? Just get Tiguan and sell it after 3/5years.
@@jhp555 Toyota resale is better, Subarus and Toyotas secondhand prices are high in Sweden becaus they are reliable AF, Kia/Hyundai do even better in reliability and give you 7 years of guarante if you service it at authorized places, Kia/Hyundai sell really good when people take money from their own pocket, company cars are still more towards VW Passats, Volvos, Mercs, BMWs and Audis.
Tjocksnorris Cracked blocks, bad 8 speeds, false fuel tank numbers, a lot of heat is being put on Toyota at the moment
@@damariuseaton6678 What models? We don't have all the same cars as north america etc, but everything is made by them in japan i guess.
I love the Tiguan !
I bought the 2019 Subaru Forrester. Outstanding vehicle!
Hey I'm debating on the Forester. I really like it but I have been hearing lot of negative comments about it's gasket. What are your thoughts on it? Have you owned a Subaru before?
lyfzzfun , I haven’t had any problems. I love it. I had a Crosstrek but it was a little to small for me. I haven’t heard anything negative. Where are the negative comments being posted?
@@patrick4979 Hi Patrick,Thanks for your reply. I really like the Forester. I did not mean negative comments on this particular video itself but I'm seeing comments like this which got me worried .
www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/7skrqe/the_dreaded_forester_head_gasket_issue_i_need/
It seems to happen btw 80k to 100k so I thought you might know the situation better
ca.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t35765_ds571090
If it weren't for these I would get it in a heartbeat! Anyway do let me know what you think!
Thanks
What about the Mazda CX-5, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Ford Escape, and the Kia Sportage?
I have the Hyundai 2018 Tucson SEL plus. It is nice. I guess what goes for the Hyundai Tucson will also go it's corporate cousin the Kia Sportage.
The Sportage is and has been kind of a different direction from the Tucson in this generation. You'd never know they were related unless you knew they were related. I'm not sure if they're killing the 2.0T for the Sportage refresh, but that would be a big mistake. I drove a Tucson 1.6t and between the bumpy ride and the crappy, delayed powertrain I couldn't wait to get out of it. I'm going to have to test drive another one with this new setup.
@@JakeDrives1 The 2019 Hyundai Tucson have two engine choices. The SE and the Value Edition have the 2.0L 161hp. The SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate have the 2.4L and 181hp. The 2.0L Turbo is gone. 2019 Kia Sportage has the 2.0L turbo in the SX version which starts at $33,000
@@chuckers40 The Tucson never had the 2.0t. The 1.6t and dual clutch were an awful pairing for the vehicle. I've driven the 2.4/6 speed Hyundai's. It won't be fast like a Sportage SX (hence the point of the SX) but the feel should be much improved.
@@JakeDrives1 There is a picture of the 2020 refresh of the Kia Sportage on youtube. It's looks great. click on Redline on youtube.
Pay attention to the DI engine recalls due to fires!
Everybody complaining about the Mazda CX-5 not being there pay attention they said Mazda didn’t want to participate in the comparison. Also, why are people so crazy about Mazda? LOOKS are not everything people. Just because Mazda’s look beautiful doesn’t mean they will last a long time. My friend had a 2015 CX-9 and she had nothing but problems with it. Once the transmission fail for a second time she sold it. I would rather have a not so flashy car that will give me 10 years of reliability.
If the redesigned Japanese SUVs failed in this test, what make the CX-5 any better?
Mazda is reliable your friend just got unlucky.
One incident won't show anything. Alone one example with mazda, there are probably 3 to 4 incedents with VW. You need to know some friends from other brands and hear about their story, then you will have a better idea
I more interested in how they drive when they have 200,000 miles on them
Looking at the reliability data the Tiguan is by far the most unreliable here, and VW's in general are not very reliable based on my experience, so to judge it as #1 in what is admitted to be a close field, does not make sense. Likely reliability should be a factor in such a test and would certainly be high on the list for actual buyers who would overlook some other minor deficiencies in it's favor. In my area they are really having a hard time selling Tiguan's so the depreciation is going to be big, with a model seemingly not popular new. They mark the Jeep Cherokee down without taking into account things like the fact it's the only one with enough towing capacity for anyone with a boat etc. and in the right model is the only one where you can get any genuine off road ability and a low range transmission etc.. So while the test was of interest because I'm in the market for such a vehicle it really told me little of real world use. A factor to consider when "buying" is also are you the type of person who leases or finances and gets a new car every few years, or someone who buys outright and wants 150k plus of reliable use over 10 or 15 years, that makes a big difference to your choice.
@@fiveowaf454 I'm sticking with Japanese brands. I never owned a vw but I've known people who have and they were all problem cars.
C'mon, bud. You should take a photo to your vehicle and it will last forever! lol.
Why don't you watch this video? facebook.com/jeepjamboreeusa/videos/2261005497447835/?t=3&v=2261005497447835. Greetings from Costa Rica.
Why would you? Just change. Dont drive for too long. Its not safe for yourself. Dont say "no, oh its reliable" please dont say that non of them are reliable if it goes over 100kmiles.
I own a Vw Tiguan highline 2018, 7 seater and tested the others and they're all good in my view but the Tiguan felt much more refined overall comparisons with the others. As for reliability I have no issue, for extra peace of mind, I added the extended warranty which covers 7 years.
I'm glad you got an extended warranty, I've heard nothing but issues with that car when it starts to hit 30k miles.
The problem with warranties is that the dealers are always obstructive and usually incompetent when it comes to fixing things, so often it's not the cozy option you hoped.
Subaru Forester all the way! Talk about value!
Which one is best for parking. Please demonstrate
Cars are all about the gauges, buttons, flashing lights and screens to read. Alot to do when your suppose to be watching the road.
I recall many years back when radio controls were added to the steering column for safety reasons, now you have these touch screens where you cannot operate them without looking. The knobs and switches could be located in older cars, either just from memory, or the briefest glance to locate it and send your hand there. Trying to operate a touch screen while driving with bumps and dip in the road requires you to look as you do it as there is no where to locate your finger/hand as in an actual switch of some type.
For those who have actually drove the Rav4, you would agree with Cars.com. Very buzzy and poor powertrain. Tech is quite dated. Personally my top pick would be the Mazda CX5 or Kia Sportage SX. While I'm not a VW fan for long term reasons (can't test reliability), I have no disagreements or opposition to there points for these vehicles. Quite accurate. I give them credit for not being afraid of being an opinion. I like it. Great video.
Blake Swan I have a 2019 RAV4! It’s not loud at all it’s pretty quiet! It has Apple CarPlay so that’s all I care about!
I test drove a RAV4 right after driving a Hyundai Sante Fe, BIG difference. The RAV felt unrefined and the engine was very noisy under acceleration. The Sante FE felt like a much more expensive car. I'm waiting to drive a RAV Hybrid before I decide. I'm a Toyota fan, but was disappointed in my first test drive.
Blake Swan technically these tests are for brand new cars though yeah? - so long term reliability (I’m assuming 10yrs plus?) is not really relevant. VW in Aus has 5 yr manufacturer warranty which is about the average ownership period for people buying new cars. I love our new Tiguan - but you are right - I wouldn’t keep it longer than 6 or 7 years!!
Justin Xu my golf R has apple carplay.......it’s shit. I don’t use it. Phone has to be plugged in and phone unlocked to start? I don’t see the hype.
The RAV4 will still be running when the rest are in the bone yard!
This proves what I’ve been saying the past two years. The world of crossover suvs is getting so convoluted that no one knows exactly who is supposed to compete with who.
I’ve always seen the Honda CRV especially in recent years as more of a Ford Edge/Nissan Murano competitor. Same can be said for others. Manufacturers can you please slow this race to produce down so we can sort this mess out
It's easy, the Subaru is the only real SUV where all models and trims are AWD. The rest are plastic.
I am planning to buy a suv but unable to figure which suv,every suv has some issues, budget friendly and longterm suv, experts suggestion would be helpful
Dimitri D I was looking at Crv, Mazda CX-5 , rav4 and Forester. Did not want turbo so nixed the Honda, did not like the cx5 on test drive. Came down to rav4 and Forester. Consumer reports delayed a full view on the rav4 until yesterday and did not have good things to say about it. They rated the Forester extremely high. So much so that only two vehicles of any kind scored higher than it, another Subaru, and the Toyota Avalon. We bought the premium model and got it for almost 3000 under msrp. They also rated Subaru as the highest auto company in the USA. Loving it so far.
Me too!, I loved my Honda CR-V. But it had a problem with rear end fluid. Had to change it constantly. Honda wouldn’t admit it. They kept telling me it was nothing but I squeaked everytime I turned corners. A grinding noise. But I have had pretty good results with Honda. But now I am really confused. I want a reliable car that’s going to last longer then the payments.
When leasing who cares what car you get it's under warranty (don't lease out side of warranty) When buying reliability gas consumption, lifestyle fit are the most important to most people. 2018 US car sales represent those numbers. I've been researching this car category for 2 years now this list seems to be the most inconsistent compare to other UA-cam Channels. so far for what I gather it's CR-V Forester, Mazda CX5 Rav 4 (only for reliability)
But wait 5-years researching and you'll have all new models. Obviously today the Japanese are not the choice.
@@normt5463 I rely heavily on my car to get to work (construction superintendent) consumer reports shows American cars not being reliable every year.
@@afrodragon4187 CR surveys paid subscribers who care about relibility so they will say their vehicle is reliable because it is supposed to be.
J.D. Power surveys all owners and says Buick and Chevy are in the Top 5 today.
kamary brown for long-term reliability, only the Toyota stands out. No CVT, no auto start/stop and a dual injection system that cures carbon buildup of DI engines. Plus no turbo to worry about. Parts are cheap and many are in common with the Camry. The hybrids are also top notch.
I would place the Mazda as #2 for mostly the same reasons.
It’s too bad that Subaru changed their motor to a DI system with auto start/stop. Combined with a problematic CVT, it’s bound to be below average in reliability. Plus, this year’s model is heavier and burdened.
The oil dilution problem is killing the CR-V. Resale values have dropped and lawsuits are plentiful. They released a software update for a fix, but likely will need redesigned piston rings, which they’re not doing yet. Steer clear.
Terrain/Equinox are actually a good choice, if with the 2.0T engine, but it needs at least 91 octane. They are having some steering/brake issues, but nothing major. The 1.5T is an overburdened dog and carbon buildup is an issue with 87 octane being used. Stay clear.
The latest and greatest tends to fail more as it’s usually rushed into the market.
@@afcgeo882 great points 2019 CRV don't have the oil problem. Toyota and Honda get their CRVs from the same place. Turbocharge engines can be problems long term yes but I do plan on leasing my CRV
Looking to buy a used 2019 small SUV. 3 years later and this video has been very informational! Thank you. Well done.
Mazda ignored? And a VW beating all the Japanese SUV? Those guys are lost... 🤦🏽♂️
They not they are just speaking the truth.
Mazda is the best
nope. They are putting what they've judged to be correct right out there for everyone to consider or disregard. You , on the other hand, jump in with a bias and no test results.
All 3 of these guys have actually tested all these cars.... Have you???
@@rdnylennox One of the best
Mazda CX-5 GMC Terrain Denali? Seems like you didn’t bring the ones that selling the fastest and most
The terrain is a midsize suv
@@LukeDickson03 Actually, the GMC Terrain is the equivalent to Chevy Equinox which is considered a compact CUV
What about the oft reported problems of oil dilution using the turbocharged version of the Honda CR-V that Honda has recently admitted to there being an issue?
These people aren't going to report it. For some reason, they want people to buy crap. The Mitsubishi Outlander is more reliable than any of these. Has more features than most of them. And has the best warranty. Yet it was left out.
this is another example of American journalist exposing their Asian bias, The RAV4 has been a best seller because of quality of build, reliability, and quality of design. So we get a complaint about it's not big enough, even though its a compact SUV, while the Volkswagon which has a terrible reputation for reliability gets top billing
Tiguan #1, what a joke
I really love the Volkswagen Tiguan and I’m glad it came in first place, but where is the Mazda CX-5??
Maxim Neumann Mazda is aiming upmarket and Thus -
being compared to Audi/Infiniti/Acura/Lexus/Mercedes is the Comparison that needs to be made
@@nextleveljourney6612 I think that that category is what Mazda would like to be compared in, but not quite there yet.
@@nextleveljourney6612 Comparing Mazda to Lexus/Audi? LOL NO.
Maxim Neumann I bought a new Tiguan Tuesday and I love it.
drewski I compared Mazda signature to BMW, Toyota Lexus, VW Audi, and Honda Acura and although the RDX was a favorite the CX5 was a very close second for $10k less similarly equipped. The Toyota Lexus was way behind on my list of comfort, fun to drive and handling qualities.
Crappy review ....you compared a $42,000 Tiguan to other $35,000 compact SUV's.....You guys are smoking crack !
The classes are different !
LOOK at Consumer Reports. The VW Tiguan does NOT have the reliability of the MAZDA CX-5- or the styling.
I felt that the biggest problem with the Tiguan was the ride quality; it was ridiculously harsh and firm, making it seem like VW wanted it to be a sports car so badly.
he provably have the eco on when he did the acceleration test on the CRV, it is quite perky when it is in normal mode and specially quick in sport mode.
I feel that new cars should never deserve reviews, they’re all 2019 ofcourse they all ride great .... why are they even
Getting any sort of rating, reliability and quality reviews should be done after 10-15 years of service then the review is true
I love the 3rd seat in Tiguan. Its very practical if you have kids.
You forgot mentioning safety ratings and off-road capabilities? Very important things in a "family" car I think!
Love my Honda CR-V
As a 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5t owner I completely agree with you! The infotainment is terrible but I exclusively use apple car play, although the acceleration is soooooo slow initially I have never had an issue with getting up to speed. It is so practical tho, that’s the reason I love mine.
How is your oil level?
Norm T I did have problems with oil dilution for the first year of ownership, but since the software update my oil has remained at the correct level.
I've lived in far northern Minnesota for 55 years.........Subaru.
donald magnuson Absolutely! Anyday.
Phenomenal choice!! Safe vehicle and great choice. Better then Toyota/Honda in my opinion surprised that they were not any cvt haters commenting
You’re telling me Volkswagen beat out a Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, and Honda CR-V?
*something seems a little off*
Something is a little off. Your conception of reality.
Why don't you google - Honda CRV battery issues - going dead repeatedly after 2/3 day of being parked and see how many thousands of people are stranded everyday because of this,and Honda has NO solution yet.
You're living in the past. All companies now - including mostly Honda and Toyota some, only care about their share holders. Most cars these days with all the electronics are full of surprises and glitches. So don't be surprised when they finish behind other cars.
I bought a Tiguan SEL after test driving a bunch of others. Don't judge before actually test driving them yourself and don't believe all of the crap many try to say about VW.
I also thought Tiguan is not good for off road capability compared to others
I bought a 2019 VW Tiguan in April, after spending 2 months rest driving all the others. I wanted to like CRV & Rav-4, I liked the Mazda CX-5 better, I drove to VW store not expecting to like the Tiguan and I fell in love as soon as I got in the driver seat and got on the road. I was immediately sold and told the salesman, let’s go inside and work the numbers, and I left with it 2.5 hours later!! It still feels like the right choice. If I had a tiny complaint, I would have preferred cloth interior but only the base S trim offers cloth. I also wish my SE has an adjustable front center armrest. And lastly the acceleration can seam a little slower off the line.
Nah, it seems to be in its designated space
CVT's are amazing only if you know how to use it. I have a Nissan CVT and I love it
You wont like it when it breaks at 40 000 miles.
The final point sums up the current state of choosing a car. Let's face it, most people are browsing used cars and they pick two manufacturers they like, and compare the models and in the case of a top trim level design, it is down to little things that matter, such as the Tiguan rear camera and how it can be cleaned with the washer jets. Absolutely ideal, and a thing that would make me want to buy it.
Subaru has been named the best company for 2019. Mainly because of the new global platform Forester and Crosstrek. The 7 seater new Ascent got great reviews. Volkswagen as a company never makes the top 10 list. In all the important major reviewers. Not reliable and really should be near last place on the list. Subaru has upped the game! Best and responsive and user friendly infotainment system. It doesn't take long as a learning curve to master. It's main screen above also has so much practical information about the car other than just a temperature, clock, date and time. Maintenance reminder, tire pressure, gradation from 0 degrees to hill descent and up hills at whatever degree, 12, 20, whatever. It has the best CVT transmission of the bunch. Best AWD without question in this group. MPG is at least second. 29 mpg combined, 33 highway. Probably the best safety features with the Eyesight. Don't forget the X-Mode feature that allows you to get out of even tougher situations in snow, mud and sand. These guys didn't mention anything about these important features. That Cherokee was named as the top 10 worst SUVs out there in its class. Like they said an awfully bad transmission with poor shifting, clunky, and overall reliability isn't good. A good off roader possibly. Yet, the Subaru Forester is as good or better than any of the models here you've given your opinions on. Which is by the way just opinions. They certainly should have included the Mazda CX-5. Next to Honda's CRV, Forester and Mazda CX-5, I believe they are neck and neck competitively. Can't say the Toyota RAV4 isn't competitive obviously because of reliability obviously. Yet, Subaru, Honda, Mazda, are all very reliable. Many experts so called professional reviews didn't like the ride quality either in the Toyota RAV4. Certainly doesn't match the interior of the best like Mazda, Honda, and yes really nice and dramatic improvement for the Forester. Volkswagen is nice, but I wouldn't rave about it and put it into an Audi class. Even the Rogue looks good and maybe better. Tucson and all of the Hyundai Kias have too much plastic going on in the interior. There all okay and good vehicles but the standout is the Forester that does everything well. Maybe not on the exterior looks as others. That's for sure. Yet, your in the vehicle all the time and it's what's on the inside that counts for me. Plus what's under the hood with that proven Boxer engine and best arguably AWD system out there. Arguably of course would be the Quattro, or also the Acura SH-AWD. Missed a couple more, but in this group. Subaru wins hands down. Nothing against the Tiguan except for reliability and just doesn't have the resale value of Subaru's, Honda's or Toyota. Mazda CX-5 costs $34,000 just to get heated seats. Subaru at 29,000 CDN comes standard with heated seats. The base engine in the CX-5 is just okay. You've got to spend more to get decent power. In the old school 6 speed transmission gearbox. Plus not everyone is thrilled with the Knob infotainment system which you have to scroll through to find whatever your looking for. Like the BMWs they've copied it pretty much. Some love it. It's like all the vehicles here they've reviewed. Buy what you love, as they said all brands are definitely making better vehicles all the time and the competition is getting closer and closer to each other
It was Consumers Report that named Subaru the best company for 2019. Can't argue with a reliable source like Consumers Report. That's coming from real experts and 470,000 members.
Sorry, not winning this comparison test with a new Suabru.
I completely agree with the CR-V feeling extremely sluggish off the line! I liked the previous generation RAV4 better than it, I can't imagine how much better the new one is!
It’s sluggish until 2000rpms because that’s when the turbo kicks in.
The Tiguan is probably a great car if you want to lease it and turn in the keys after 36,000 miles. If you want to finance a car that will LAST, the Tiguan would be the last one I'd recommend. Thumbs down.
The Cherokee is probably worse than the Tiguan in reliability and resale.
Especially for 40 thousand dollars lol what a joke. The Forester is #1 imo.
You know little about VW reliability to make a blanket statement like this. I would recommend staying away from anything with a CVT transmission and avoid the American made SUV's.
I am on my 3rd VW I currently have the 2017 Jetta TSI with 80,000 miles zero problems. My previous car Jetta TDI traded in with over 100,000 miles zero problem. Car before that Jetta gli 120,000 changed timing belt cost $300 no other problems.
Arthur M yikes I just bought a Tiguan 3 days ago. I’m loving it so far. But I won’t sell it anytime time soon and they now have the 6 year / 72,000 mile warranty
I’m a older GenX driver and purchased a Golf GTI last year and ended up getting a 2021 Tiguan R Line and I’m enjoying the expansion in space and no exhaust drone, now only if it had some of the power my GTI had :)
The Mazda CX-5 should've been included in the comparison.
I just bought a used Jeep Cherokee a couple weeks ago, which is how I ended up here. I absolutely love it. My only complaint is the short shifting 9-speed. It shifts a little hard and at weird times, but I am getting used to the timing. I have noticed that it shifts a lot more smoothly if you accelerate at the right pace. I also looked at the Tuscon (too small for me), Rogue (outdated and ugly interior), and CR-V (couldn't afford it and didn't like it anyway). If I had the money for the Forrester or the Tiguan I would have gone that route, but I'm still quite happy.
I go by Consumer Reports. That's why I bought the Subaru Forester. Just amazing what comes on these things without breaking the bank. I researched all the models you guys tested, tested them as well. Then I went out and bought the best.
Ugh, they're so ugly though and CVTs..I'll pass. I want to love Suburu, but just too strange looking. That said, several brands have either way too sloping roof lines (trying to look sporty, but losing ALL visibility, rear headroom and storage space), or bulbous, overly swollen rear and front ends or worst of all, overly huge, gaping grills (Lexus, Toyota...FUGLY!). Suburus is more muted in all those respects, but they're is just a strange, non-elegant look to them...econo look I guess. I don't know, just not my thing and the engines may last but the whole lineup is under-powered, slow, and the MPG is just average or slightly better I suppose considering the lack of power/response.
ovp66223 I was forced by the family to buy a Forester and in three years the poor handling and very uncomfortable Forester started breaking down after the warranty was up. This time it was my choice and I got the CX5. Even the remodel 2019 pales to Mazda. I live in snow country and don’t do off roading and Mazda is my winner.
Lmao. Consumer reports huh? How many cars do they repair in their shop? That’s right. Zero. They aren’t mechanics. I am a master mechanic for 30 years and Subarus are great for about 100k miles. Then they have major problems. I’ve got late models coming in the shop daily for fuel pumps, wheel hubs, cvt failures, valve guide leaks, list goes on and on.
I stopped the video at 0:28, just because CX-5 is not included. i thought I'm the only one - after reading reviewed most people need it.
The 9speed on the Cherokee V6 will NEVER shift into 9th. I have never been able to get this car to shift into 9th, I have no idea why that gear exists or why no one talks about this issue. I guess it’s hard to notice especially with 9 gears, and you have to be in the “manual” shifting mode to see what gear the car is in. I’ve done countless things between 50-90mph to try to get 9th gear but I’m willing to bet my cars 9th gear has never been used once
gothops154 i personally dont see the point in having more than 6 forward gears in a transmission on a consumer vehicle, but its one of the automanufacturers various attempts at better mpgs. That said, im impressed how well fiat/chryslers 8-speed turned out (hence the reason ford/gm are working with 10-speeds and other companies are following suit). Fiat/chryslers 9-speed transmissions, however, have been unfortunately problematic...
Kingswood7189 FCA makes no automatic transmissions. Both, the 8 and 9 speeds are by ZF and can be found on many other brands.
George L my bad on choice of words. I meant to imply that fcas utilization of the 8-speed was good and the 9-speed was iffy.
Are Nissans really that bad in North America? I have a Nissan X-Trail (Rebadged Rogue in Australia) and at 50,000kms I've never had an issue with it
No escape equinox terrain!?
I actually enjoyed these reviews. I am currently in a 2014 Jeep Cherokee & plan to upgrade to the Cherokee Upland V6. Although Jeep scored next to last, the reason I am shopping for an upgrade immediately eliminated other possibilities in this testing video. Other brands may have tested better overall, but they had drawbacks where I don't want to cut corners. So, for me it wasn't necessarily who's the best, but what are the features of each compact SUV and which one works well for me. So, thanks guys!
Forester to the win! Thanks for the video :)
Forester did not top this comparison, nor dis any of th e2 redesigned Japanese SUVs.
@@normt5463 It didn't win but got the 2nd place. Of course one need to then think what features weight / value most. For me it is small turning radius, great visibility, interior space and comfort and the price tag. Forester is on top of my shopping list.
@@adventureforesterblog why is the 2019 Forester already $3,000-4,000 off msrp on autotrader? Did they price it too high at $26K and have to advertise it at $22K?
@@normt5463 Sorry no clue of the North America pricing. We are still waiting pricing to be published in Europe. Top trim is expected to be over 50k€ (including all possible taxes). So with that price I would get 2 Foresters in NA? :D
I bought the fully loaded Tiguan and Impreza. Impreza has the same interior as the forester for a lot less money. Tiguan is better value for the money.
These guys are crazy! How can you pick the Tuscan over the CRV?! I drove both, there is no comparison, CRV is way better
No CX-5?
They said Mazda declined to participate in this test
If the redesigned Japanese SUVs failed in this test, what make the CX-5 any better?
Before changing the wife’s car (CRV), I tested them all but the Tucson (+CX5)
CRV: + Great ride, suberb interior & confort; - CVT and Engine
Xtrail (Rogue): 2000s SUV
CX-5: + Handling and posh/quality interior; - a bit cramped inside, low end torque
Tiguan (7seat): + Engine, DSG and space; - meh interior & looks
Forester: +allrounder -CVT, slow, int & ext design
Rav4 (tested the old one)
So for me also the Tiguan was the best
I think everyone is thinking the same thing. The Mazda is missing. I know at least in Australia and Europe reviews not only rated it highly, but in Australia it's by a large margin, the best selling model.
But at least the Tiguan Allspace is in the test. That's right - there are two types of Tiguans. In most markets this is called the Allspace. It's the long wheelbase Tiguan, and in a market for example like Australia, this Tiguan competes with the Mazda CX-8, whereas the normal Tiguan competes with the CX-5.
The US gets the Tennessee made Atlas to reduce costs on the MQB platform, instead of the European Touareg (which is sold in all other markets) on the more expensive PL71 platform (which is used for the Cayenne and Audi Q7). The US gets a cheaper Passat once again made in the US on an older platform (reserved for the US and China), while the rest of the world gets a newer MQB Passat.
It's certainly important to keep costs down. Which is why the Tennessee and Mexican VW plants will always run hot for North America. But head to tiny Australia, and the VW model list is twice as long, more trims and vehicles like the Amarok and Scirocco that make it to the smaller market, simply because they aren't so cost sensitive.
VW is really a study in economics :)
The Mazda in the states is a journalist dream car that Mazda customer retention has shown is just not there for us.
Norm T the issue is dealer numbers. Make them more available and people will come (this is the case in Australia where Mazda outsells everything except Toyota). In Japan, Toyota is getting buddy with Mazda which is leading to a bigger network. Mazda used to have as many sales in Japan as their size (i.e. small number), but they are doing very well now despite fact they focus on creating cars more suited to outside Japan rather than inside. Best selling cars in Japan will always be Kei cars.
@@inodesnet Mazda sales are dropping in the U.S. when most everyone has small growth or flat.
Norm T it’s a shame. The US customers really haven’t seem to warm as much as other countries and media. I know at least Australian sales are generally slower this year than others. But Mazda has moved up the ladder quickly. This is despite Mazda being one of the last brands to move to a 5 year warranty. Seems only Toyota is the only brand left with a 3 year warranty here.
@@inodesnet it might be the roads surface quality or the aging demographic that wants a cushy ride. Hence Toyota has been the Buick of yore with terrible handling.
My grandma has the 2019 Nissan Rogue SL sport premium. Not the smaller Rogue sport but the biggest sized Rogue. She got a 3 year lease on this one. Has the gunmetal gray exterior. Tinted windows, 19 inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, fog lights, panoramic sunroof, foot activated power tailgate, has Nissan pro pilot assist and includes every single safety feature and new technology option that is on the SL Rogue. My grandmas Rogue has the premium package and the black leather interior with the carbon fiber door inserts. Piano black screen area. Heated seats, heated steering wheel. Steering assist. Back up camera with around view monitor and rear cross traffic alert and rear automatic braking and front emergency braking. Has blind spot monitoring. Basically nearly a 35,000$ SUV. Dual zone climate control, emergency SOS, navigation, Apple car play, Sirius xm radio, Bose audio system, has the N/A 170HP 2.5L. The CVT is very responsive. I drove this Rogue many times already and already love it. Has remote start and has like 5 buttons on the Nissan key. Has the sport mode and the eco mode. Average about 27 MPG. This Nissan Rogue is pretty quick off the line compared to others. Put it in sport mode and the tires spin and fake shifts but it gets up and goes a lot more and is more responsive. It’s a nicer looking SUV compared to the class in my opinion. Has every single safety and technology feature which is a must. Has the push to start too. It also has the rear sensors too.
RAV4 is the best. I tested all of these and none can beat the RAV4! The reliability is the best. I has Apple CarPlay that’s all I care about. I got the Limited trim it was pricey but it was worth it! It’s like my Lexus RX almost! Very comfortable!
No one cares.
HAHA!! Funniest and most ridiculous comment so far.
for me toyota is so boring....but good for you if you like it...enjoy
This is a newly, redesigned RAV4. The old one was not the most reliable according to Truedelta data. The new 2018 Equinox was more reliable than the RAV4.
Norm T are you serious? Your saying General Motors the worst automotive company in the world is better than Toyota. That is fake data. That is not real you probably misread. Why would you trust a random website? I have a 2019 RAV4! It’s better than all the competitors. Equinox will never equal RAV4.
Tested reliability and durability plus full of safety technology... the reason why Toyota RAV4 is the top selling, year after year.
not quite. that would be the CRV, which does not do fleet sales. last year in the US alone it was little over 400k RAV4's, and 390k units of CRV's. anyway, both cars although little different from each other, have been kings of the hills since they first came, so i don't really get this comparison.
john smith in 2018 Honda sold 379,013 CR-Vs. carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/honda/honda-cr-v/
In 2018 Toyota sold 427,168 Rav4s and that’s with it being in the last year of its model! carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales-data/toyota/toyota-rav4/
This is in the United States alone and means that Toyota outsold Honda by over 2000 cars per month, on average. You will see Toyota’s numbers go up over 15% this year as it is the first year of its all-new model, plus the Hybrids will be out later this month. You’ll likely see numbers over 450k.
Meanwhile, Honda is in the middle of a massive oil dilution issue with recalls and class-action lawsuits to resolve.
I have a 2015 Tiguan. No problems till now 2019. Great performance! Good mileage of diesel here in Manila.
George Briones I just bought a Tiguan in the USA and I’m loving it
Congrats Joshua Rutter!
Do you guys think we should avoid diesels and go hybrid? Is the market changing at the moment?
I drove a Tuscon rental for a week and at first I thought it was going to kill me because it was so slow, after two days I realized it was in "eco" mode. It drove great after I turned it off 😂
matt k lol wow
What is important to me is comfort and storage so CRV is my pick.
Yeah this was a total waste of time without the Mazda CX-5
Come on guys...what were you thinking??
The best of the Japanese could all place at the top, why do you thing that Mazda would do any better?
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here is the garbage you so ever wanted to be on this list.
Thanks for your comment! While we wanted to include the CX-5, Mazda declined to participate in this test. We look forward to testing it in the future!
2019 Mitsubhishi outlander ls 2.4l 7 seat awd or 2019 subaru forester 2.5-L awd ...which one..guys please respond?
@Andrew B thankyou...
@Andrew B is the maintainence expensive for subaru?
@Andrew B ok
I have a 2019 Hyundai Tucson ! Highly recommend it !! Love it
I need strong advice on deciding to get my new vehicle for my family. Want list: good cargo space, quiet cabin, responsive engine, good fuel mileage, spacious front, and rear seats and a bit luxury feel comfort ride. I have test driven many cars, now has narrowed down to Acura Rdx with the technology package, VW Tiguan Sel, and Hyundai Sante Fe Ulitmate 2.0T. Which one is the best buy for the money? thank you!
I, personally, would go with the Santa Fe. For me, it checks everything you have said and does it all very well. It has lots of features and is a good quality car for, if I’m not wrong, cheaper than the others. However, that’s just my opinion and all of the cars are awesome.
Why are you reviewing these family haulers for the sportscar cred? Can't dive into traffic, quickly? Body lean? These are not sloppy handlers from the 1980s. They are all completely safe and competent. Review them for what they are. None of them are designed to be Porsches or BMWs.
This is a serious problem with most mainstream automotive "journalists". Instead of reviewing family SUV/sedans for their seating comfort, quietness, smoothness etc. they always complain about body roll, slow acceleration, steering response, slow shifts etc.
I get that driving performance cars on a regular basis makes a family car feel like you're driving a wet sack, but not everything needs to be driven or judged like its trying to set records at the nurburgring.
K6GSXRider Preach!!! 🙌🏽
The Tiguan R line is definitely the sexiest cuv i call it the poor man's Audi
Subaru yea....I got the 2019 Forester Sport. Shopped around for Honda Crv and Toyota Rav4. Save me almost $10000. Very happy with my purchase.
Jorge Castillo you want us to believe you saved $10k over a Rav4 or a CRV? Either you’re an idiot or you think everyone else on the planet is.
@@afcgeo882 Go and compare the Adventure RAV Model from Toyota against the Forester Sport and you'll see what I'm taking about. Mines was $31711 MSRP and pay $29700.
Jorge Castillo that’s a $2,000 difference, not $10,000! Besides, the Adventure is an upper trim, with a ton of features the Subaru’s Sport trim doesn’t have. They’re not direct competitors as trims go.
Love ❤️ my '19 volkswagen tiguan sel premium...roomy and comfortable interior, good visibility, nice ride, decent power and good gas ⛽️ mileage...
Thank you for this review I am curious how the Volkswagen stack up to the Mazda CX 5
What a joke. RAV4, CRV, CX-5 are the best in segment overall. Almost felt like VW publicity.
I test drove all of suvs you mentioned and bought the Tiguan. I didn't want to buy a VW because of poor reliability but it is so much smoother and nicer to drive. The interior and screens are really beautiful almost like a poor mans Audi Q5. The panoramic sunroof is beautiful. We went for a drive in the hills and had the sun roof open. It feels like you are driving a convertible SUV.
john smith I think I can consider the forester to be up there too
VW literally have worst reliability and maintenance costs. How much did they pay you to list it at #1?
Jello Shot the transmission is incredibly jerky, the car is slow and the fuel efficiency is terrible. Plus, its reliability and resale values are horrific. I doubt you bought it. You don’t seem like you’re that stupid. You leased it, right?
Well it's a couple of old people's opinion on cars when they are new. Of course everyone knows that the Japanese cars are going to still be on the road and running smoothly year after year. No matter which car you like at the dealership. I do wish reviews would factor and reliability because that's the world in which the rest of us actually live
these comparo dont factor reliability, cost of owning etc.
And that's because the vehicles included in these comparisons are "focused on SUVs updated or redesigned since our last compact SUV test in 2017..." Reliability and cost of ownership of new generations of vehicles lack an empirical basis for such assessments.
The reliability data has been out there for years. If these videos are for car guys and journalists, then it is fine. bit if these are advising or recommending people to buy, then these are not adding lot of value.
@@shanmugasundaram6625 Oh really? Where? Unverified anecdotal complaints and testimonials on the web? Friends of friends experiences? Recalls of vehicles for safety issues that have affected perhaps one out of thousand owners? By far the best actual empirical evidence about reliability comes from Consumer Reports annual surveys of owners. But even those reports have to be used with caution when applied to a model for which there may be only a few reports. And even with more caution for new or recently updated models where the differences between the most and least reliable models is minuscule. JD Power ratings are sometimes useful, as well. But JD Power is an advertising firm with all that that implies.
The folks at cars.com make clear that their ratings are subjective and based on a week's experience with (in this case) five vehicles. Hardly in depth analyses. And they further note both in this video and in the accompanying article (unfortunately a source that requires actual reading) that the vehicles reviewed are very, very close in terms of overall ratings and a consumer's choice depends on many factors including that consumer's own priorities. And they specifically avoid "recommending (vehicles) to buy."
Cars with DI/Turbo engines and CVTs should lose a ton of points. This is where the Rav4 shines. No DI, no Turbo, no CVT, no auto start/stop and then they bring a hybrid in a couple of weeks. Perfection!
Stephen Hendricks there are also recalls and settled lawsuits, but keep drinking that ignorance juice!
The one that reviewers (professional and amateurs) agree the current best is going to be the XC40 - check out the awards it has won. When they launch the PHEV version, it will sell even more. Only issue is the lack of buttons for HVAC control.
That's a luxury car. Not the same class
Is reliability part of the equation? If so, I'd think the Rav4 would be bumped up to at least 3rd place. I'd choose it over the entire lot you've chosen to test, but I love watching comparison tests, regardless of where in the rankings the cars land.
In Truedelta reliability the 2018 Equinox has 12 repairs per 100 while the RAV4 has 14/100.
Norm T not the RAV4 tested and TrueDelta is not a measure if anything. They don’t have enough samples of anything.
@@afcgeo882 how many samples are needed? Truedelta samples quarterly where everyone else does it annually.
Truedelta has 40-60 vehicles and says the 2016-2017 had 22 and 9 repairs per 100 while the 2018 Equinox had 12/100 and 42 samples.
When the new 2013 RAV4 came out it had 16/100 with 61 samples.
Looks like the newly redesigned Equinox has a had a Toyota-esque, near perfect new vehicle launch.
Norm T considering the number of cars owned, they’d need thousands of samples of each model to get a decent and accurate sample size. They’re in the dozens right now.
How can you say anything is out if 100 when there are just 40 samples? Besides, how many people even register with TrueDelta when their car is 100% fine? NONE! Why would they? Are you so stupid as to not know elementary statistics or science? Did you drop out of school or something? Go look up “sample size.”
@@afcgeo882 Michael Karesh is the statician behind Truedelta. Even Alex on Autos says his data is through and more up to date than CR or JDP.
Why a third row in the Tiguan? Dogs. I feel like VW knew exactly what I needed. My kids sit in the second row, the dogs in the third and everyone has their space. And I can fold down all of them and haul a table. Love this car.
I just got the 2019 Tiguan SE 4wd and love it. I Tried them all but ride quality and level of refinement is superior on the Tiguan. Power is not the strongest point specially coming from a 3.7v6 but is much better that rav4 and crv. Ride quality, interior noise and the way it handles the road and horrible pot holes around the northeast is amazing. Fuel economy is not the greatest but mostly city driving in the first 200 miles is about 17mpg. which i hope will improve. Overall i'm happy with my purchase. Did i mention the looks?. My white on two tone oak interior is gorgeous, a refreshing European look. Highly recommend it!
Good luck with reliability
@@SebastianRodriguez-we1ye thank you!. they all fall a part after 6 or 7 years. trust me, that's what they are build for this days. They become obsolete and too expensive to repair once the warranty runs out. At that point you may want the latest and greatest. It's a cycle. ;(
Except the RAV4 and the CRV are seconds faster than the Tiguan in 0-60mph tests. SECONDS! Your VW’s engine will fail soon if you don’t feed it at least 91 octane and fuel efficiency is over 10mpgs worse than most competitors! Garbage!
which onw u recommend please for a lady
Look, their top-pick is a $ 40k freaking Tiguan, I would definitely spent that amount of money on a Toyota highlander which is a upper class SUV. Toyota RAV4 is the best seller in this segment.
For a 40k, I would get Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine. Or anything else than fucking Tiguan. There is a reason VW is popular in Europe and that's because they keep paying for promotion and to win comparison tests. It seems they were able to reach USA as well.
I am sticking with my 2009 RAV4. Had it since almost new. It seems I would just be changing to increase complexity and gain very little in dynamics- or extra features that would be of any use to me.
The CRV and the Rav are the best in the segment...the Rav 4 invented this segment...the VW has had reliability and resale issues...these guys don't know what they are talking about.
Invented compact SUV segment? Dont you recall the S10 Blazer, Bronco 2, Cherokee?
@@brandonrowles9988 the rav4 was the first front wheel drive compact unibody suv based upon a front wheel drive car(Corolla)...Rav4, then the CRV a year later....then all the rest...
It looks like all the vehicles that were tested were either refreshed or have a complete redesign. The CX5 and Ford Escape 's last refresh was 2017. The Chevy Equinox should have been on this list because it was redesigned for 2018.
Nissan rogue was refreshed for 2017