Which is Better? The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2019 Audi Q5?

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The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is available with three rows of seats. Having a 10-trim lineup, this mid-size crossover SUV has a more versatile interior design than the 2019 Audi Q5, which is a compact crossover SUV with two rows. Some of the Tiguan's all-new driving aides include the Front Assist and Park Distance Control. This reliable VW offers more accident-avoidance systems than the Q5.

Interior Design

The 2019 Tiguan is available with a package that adds a third row for extra seating. Having a 40/20/40 split-folding assembly, the second-row seats could be easily moved to allow access into the third row. You can use a lever in the cargo area to instantly fold and collapse these versatile seats. This VW crossover SUV also has an ergonomic driver's seat with a memory system that stores three custom positions. You and the front passenger will also appreciate the multi-stage heating elements in the cushions of the comfortable seats. If you'd like to add some flamboyant style to the cockpit, select the Saffron Orange upholstery. Storm Gray is another stunning color option that's available for the seats. Running on the Climatronic technology, the Tiguan's automatic climate control system has dual zones. An illuminated glovebox and ambient lighting add additional utility to the cabin.

Active Safety

The 2019 Tiguan's Pedestrian Monitoring will let you know if a pedestrian is detected in your intended path. You'll have some time to react before the brakes are automatically applied by the Front Assist technology. If you'd like to keep a specific distance to another moving car, adjust the Adaptive Cruise Control accordingly. This VW crossover SUV also has the Lane Assist technology that compares the projected direction of the wheels with marked lanes. With some help from the Park Distance Control, you'll do parallel parking with the ultimate precision. Additionally, the Maneuver Braking will engage the brakes if you get too close to a parked vehicle. When you navigate dense parking lots or urban settings with limited visibility, use the Area View technology to explore the surroundings. The Overview View Camera sends live recordings to the infotainment display. Some other active safety features that are available in the Tiguan include the Blind Spot Monitor and Light Assist. The Audi Pre Sense package doesn't quite match the accident-avoidance systems in this VW model. Nevertheless, the Q5's Vehicle Exit Warning is a class-leading feature.

Handling

The 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive gives the 2019 Tiguan plenty of versatility on any paved road. Engineered to adjust torque in the rear and front axles, this AWD system is comparable to the Quattro AWD in the 2019 Q5. You can turn an electronic dial to set the 4MOTION AWD to run on the Snow, On-Road, Off-Road and Off-Road Custom modes. Therefore, this Volkswagen model has much better off-road capabilities than the Q5. Additionally, the Tiguan has eight gear speeds in an automatic transmission that includes the Sport and Tiptronic modes. Seven gear ratios are set up in this Audi's dual-clutch transmission.

Stop at Pohanka Volkswagen to compare the 2019 Tiguan with the 2019 Audi Q5. We offer detailed information on these premium German-made crossover SUVs.

All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.