Bitche Original For most ordinary Chinese consumer families, the first car of the family often needs to take into account a variety of needs - stable quality, The seating and loading space is large enough, and the passability is strong...then an SUV model from a joint venture brand may be a more suitable choice. In the Chinese market, ever since SUV models became popular, these two models have been at the top of the SUV sales list all year round, and they are often seen in major comparative evaluations. They are SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L and Dongfeng Honda CR-V.
In recent times, facelift models of these two cars have also been launched one after another, and there has been an overall improvement in product strength. So for those consumers with a budget of around 200,000 yuan, they are faced with the commonplace topic: how to choose between CR-V and Tiguan L. Today we have obtained these two models that have attracted much attention in the SUV market, and selected two configurations of their respective high-profile and similar prices: the new Tiguan L 330TSI automatic two-wheel drive R-line crossover Exclusive version and CR-V 240TUBRO CVT two-wheel drive Black Jazz version. Through the editor's personal experience, let's see who is the "strongest king" of joint venture brand SUVs, TiguanL or CR-V.
For traditional manufacturers like Volkswagen or Honda, they often hope to strike a balance between inheritance and innovation in design, while for SAIC Volkswagen TiguanL and Dongfeng Honda span>CR-V For these two cars, conforming to the aesthetics of the target customer groups is fundamental. Most of the consumers of household SUVs with RMB 200,000-250,000 are concentrated between the ages of 25-35. They have lost their youthful edge by working hard in the city, but they are not willing to live a plain life, so for The appearance requirements of the vehicle will be higher.
SAIC Volkswagen’s new TiguanL has a very distinctive Volkswagen-style family appearance. The large number of horizontal lines themselves have the effect of widening the visual width of the front face. The model we actually shot this time is Equipped with the R-Line package, the entire car will look fuller. Compared with models without the R-Line package, the R-line package version not only has a larger front bumper, but also has fewer chrome elements and more blackened elements. At the same time, the body side skirts, wheel arches and other areas use The design in the same color as the body adds a sense of refinement and dynamics. Of course, the R-Line logo on the exterior and interior is not absent. Although there are no drastic changes in the appearance of the new Tiguan L, the details have been fully adjusted.Everything has kept up with the times.
Compared with the new TiguanL, CR-V has gone more completely on the road of blackening. The car model shot this time is CR-V 240TUBRO The CVT two-wheel drive Black Jazz version, as you can tell from the name, follows a design similar to the "Dark Warrior" style. The facelifted CR-V continues the latest design of the overseas version, with an enlarged air intake grille. At the same time, the Black Jazz Edition will have a large number of chrome elements. The base was replaced with black spray paint, and through-type decorative strips were added to both sides of the front enclosure, extending upward to form a shape similar to "fangs", making the entire front face more sporty. The car paint has a very good aura.
In terms of lighting configuration, both use fullLED light sets, and both also have automatic headlights. However, the new Tiguan L can be equipped with matrix LED headlights and The front running water turn signal lampwill be more intelligent in terms of driving experience.CR-V has the configuration of adaptive high and low beams, which is comparable to the two.
Going to the side, you can see the advantages of the new Tiguan L. The length of the new Tiguan L has reached 4735mm. Compared with the CR-V's 4621mm, the advantage is still very obvious. This also results in the new Tiguan L having a strong feeling of being a large car. The official also positions it as a mid-sized SUV, while the CR-V is a standard compact SUV. For Chinese consumers who like large cars, the new Tiguan L will There are certain advantages.
The side design also reflects the difference in temperament between the two. The through-type waistline of the new TiguanL is very sharp, combined with the silver trim strips under the doors and the straight roof line. It continues the stable horizontal and vertical posture of the front face, and the lower window line can also bring a better field of vision. The side lines of the CR-V body will be softer, and the black B and C pillars also emphasize the sporty feel. However, it may be better if the chrome plating of the window line can also be blackened. The windows are the classic design of CR-V One, the recognizable D-pillar shape and the sides of the taillights are quite distinctive. From the side, we can actually see that the lengthening advantage of the new Tiguan L is mainly reflected in the rear row and trunk. After all, the Tiguan L has a third row of seats.
The rear continues the difference between the two on the front face, and the taillights are both made of LED light source, the new Tiguan L uses a hidden exhaust, with a clear sense of layering, and the rear surround in the same color as the body is still very integrated. The tail features of CR-V are mainly concentrated on the tail light group and the chrome-plated strip running through the middle. I can’t comment on whether the tail shape is good or not, but it is indeed very recognizable.
First of all, the difference in youthfulness between the two can be seen from the color matching. The new Tiguan we shot this timeL’s interior adopts a gray + warm brown color scheme. The steering wheel style, exquisite stitching, just the right chrome trim, and the large central control screen with narrow bezels all make the interior of the car look particularly simple. At the same time, a small amount of carbon fiber trim is used to increase the sense of sportiness, and the overall interior feels luxurious and technological. All in place.
New TiguanL pays great attention to the overall digital cab environment. The 10.3-inch customizable full LCD digital instrument panel and the 12-inch central control large-screen display effect are very good. The UI interface design is very close to the design style of digital products. At the same time, the logic of the menu is also relatively clear and the user experience is good.
The CR-V is obviously more traditional. Like the exterior, the all-black interior will be more stain-resistant than the light-colored interior, but the lighting in the rear row will be affected. At the same time, the visual look and feel of the vehicle will also be slightly depressing. There is no special design used in the materials. The combination of leather seats + slush molding soft plastic + hard plastic is not high-end.
The 7-inch central control screen and combined instrument panel are also relatively old-school combinations. The criticism is that the borders of the central control screen are too wide and the resolution does not reach the 2021 level. The above has a very obvious impact on the look and feel of CR-V's interior. Of course, Japanese cars also have their own advantages, such as good ergonomic design, easy to use various buttons, and the higher gear lever position can free up more space. The leg room is absolutely no problem in terms of comfort.
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At the software level of the vehicle system, CR-V also has a certain gap with the new Tiguan L. This gap is mainly reflected in the functionality, convenience and menu logic of the vehicle system. Honda CR-V uses the well-known Honda Connect, but currently it can only implement limited car networking and Bluetooth functions, and does not support extensions such as CarPlay. The new Tiguan L has kept up with the times in this aspect.The available navigation, voice control system, Internet of Vehicles functions, and extended functions that support CarPlay, CarLife, and original interconnection are much better than those of Japanese rivals.
Space is an aspect that SUV buyers generally pay more attention to. For these two cars, there are often scenes of multiple people riding or carrying things, so the second row Whether the space can ensure comfort and whether the trunk can be loaded when fully loaded is a key issue. We used the same editor with a height of 176cm to experience the front and rear rows of the two cars to see how the space performance of the two is.
After adjusting the front row to a suitable posture, the headroom of the new TiguanL in the front row is still one punch or two fingers, while the headroom of the CR-V is about In one punch, there is not much difference between the two in this regard. Both front rows ensure that the driver has enough headroom.
While keeping the front seats still, the rear space is even more different. When we explained the body size earlier, we mentioned that the lengthened part of the new TiguanL is mainly Concentrated behind the B-pillar, when the editor came to the rear row of the new Tiguan L, the headroom maintained a margin of four fingers, and the legroom exceeded two punches. The rear space performance of CR-V is as expected. The head room is four fingers and the leg room is three fingers. The rear space performance of CR-V is actually good among compact SUVs. However, due to the The wheelbase constrains it, and there is still a certain gap between it and the new Tiguan L.
The above are all space displays in a five-seater situation. We actually shot the new Tiguan The L 330TSI automatic two-wheel drive R-line version is a seven-seater model, with the second row After the seats are adjusted to the appropriate position, the performance of the third row of the New Tiguan L is not excellent, but there is no problem in short-distance emergencies.
As for trunk performance, both support seats that can be folded down. Due to the advantage of the overall length of the car, the new TiguanL still performs well, with all seats folded down. The cabin volume can reach 1780L, and there is a 12V power interface in the trunk, which is a good comment.
CR-V's special tail shape also plays a role. Although it is slightly inferior in overall depth, its lower trunk opening makes it easier to take and place things. In terms of trunk space alone,Both performances are excellent.
For the power part, whether it is Volkswagen's EA888 or Honda's L15B, there seems to be not much to talk about individually, because these two engines have been in service under their respective brands for many years. , and many models are equipped with two engines, but the reason why the benchmark is a benchmark is that both engines are actually very capable.
SAIC Volkswagen’s new TiguanL is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine code-named EA888-DPL, with a maximum power of 137kW and a peak torque of 320N·m, which is also known as the GEN3 Bz engine model, matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. The Dongfeng Honda CR-V uses a 1.5T turbocharged engine code-named L15BL, with a maximum power of 142kW and a peak torque of 243N·m, matched with a CVT gearbox. Judging from the book parameters, the power difference between the two is not big, but the new Tiguan L has an absolute advantage in peak torque. After all, it has a 2.0T displacement, and its peak torque platform arrives earlier than the CR-V. , which also means that at most speeds, the new Tiguan L has more abundant torque reserves. In fact, the EA888 engine of the new Tiguan L does not squeeze too much performance, but pays more attention to improving thermal efficiency and fuel economy.
(Note: Both domesticTFSI and TSI only have two technologies: turbocharger and in-cylinder direct injection. The picture shows a comparison of the two overseas EA888 engines)
It can be seen from the fuel characteristic curve of the EA888-DPL engine that the optimal fuel consumption point of the engine is 220g/kW·h, which is about 38% thermal efficiency. The dual-clutch gearbox with higher transmission efficiency means that although the Tiguan L is heavier than the CR-V, its 6.6L MIIT comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is lower than the CR-V's 6.8L.
Of course, having said all that, the performance of the powertrain can only be known after driving it.
New TiguanL’s actual driving style is mainly brisk. The accelerator pedal feels lighter than CR-V. Thanks to more abundant low torque, this car Even in normal mode, there is a good power reserve. The performance of DSG is remarkable. Although you can still feel the change of gear shifting speed, it is not as good as the dual-clutch on the market.Already belongs to the first echelon among gearboxes. In sports mode, the "impact" of shifting gears will become stronger, but again, if you pursue the ultimate smoothness, then CVT may be your cup of tea, but is CVT really smooth?
The performance of Dongfeng HondaCR-V is not certain. On the one hand, the reason is the obvious turbo lag caused by the small-displacement turbocharged engine, which makes you The sudden change in the speed is more obvious when accelerating quickly, and the response of the CVT is not as quick as the dual-clutch gearbox, so I always feel It's a bit difficult to control, but the power reserve of this 1.5T engine is relatively good in the early stage, but it lacks the ability to accelerate at speeds above 80km/h. This can also be seen from the acceleration times of both of them. There is a difference. The new Tiguan L’s official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 8.8 seconds, while the CR-V’s time is 9.4 seconds.
The configuration part is of great concern to many first-time car buyers, especially for relatively young consumers. Easy-to-use, complete technology and safety configurations are often important factors that impress them.
In terms of safety configuration, these two home-focused SUVs are not stingy in this part. The two cars we actually photographed are equipped with 6 airbags, but these two models are each equipped with their own airbags. It is a mid-to-high-end model of the car series. If it is an entry-level model, the Tiguan L will be more generous than the CR-V. The former is equipped with 6 airbags as standard in the entire series, while the mid-to-low-end models of the latter omit the through-type side curtain airbags. In addition to passive safety configurations, active safety systems are also installed on the two cars we actually photographed, but the CR-V is more comprehensive, with additional functions such as lane keeping and lane departure warning, which is worthy of praise.
However, in terms of practical configuration, the new TiguanL will be more generous. First of all, it has a 360° panoramic image and front and rear parking radars, including an automatic parking system. There is no difficulty, while CR-V only has rear radar and reversing image, which is not a big problem for experienced drivers, but it is not so friendly to novice drivers. After all, the price has reached 200,000, so this configuration should not be saved. .
Secondly, the new TiguanL has an electric induction trunk and trunk position memory, which are also very convenient and appear to be advanced functions; the heated front seats are more useful in winter, especially for consumers in the north. Once you use it, you can never go back; rain-sensing wipers, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror, independent air conditioning in the rear, PM2.5 filtering device in the car... theseThe functions are all configurations that increase the cost but are convenient to use and appear to be smart and advanced. The CR-V is not equipped with them.
However Compared with the new Tiguan L, the CR-V has added active noise reduction and mobile phone wireless charging functions. In terms of overall configuration settings, the two have different ideas, but overall The new Tiguan L has richer comfort configurations and more technological configurations, while the CR-V has additional configurations such as lane keeping. You may have an idea of which one you should choose.
Full text summary: In terms of level, the new Tiguan L is positioned as a mid-sized SUV. In comparison, it is also clearly ahead of the compact SUV in many dimensions, whether it is the extended space performance or the creation of comfort and luxury. Tiguan L will do better than CR-V in terms of driving. The performance of the A888 is also satisfactory. Although the performance of the CR-V's 1.5T engine is commendable, the not-so-smooth power output is a hindrance. Coupled with the advantages of space and practicality, for consumers who focus on home use Generally speaking, we still think the new Tiguan L is a more versatile and worthy choice.