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FIAT 500X vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
Selected trimPopS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20232026

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
MSRP$30,245 (best)$30,805
Lowest listing price$9,997$7,595 (best)
Median listing price$9,997 (best)$32,189
Highest listing price$9,997 (best)$47,398
For sale now1170 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
Combined MPG26 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG24 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank12.7 gal14.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
Horsepower177 hp201 hp (best)
Torque210 lb-ft (best)207 lb-ft
Engine size1.3 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume39.8 cu ft69.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload—959 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,305 lbs (best)3,563 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)6.6 in
Wheelbase101.2 in109.9 in (best)
Length167.2 in184.4 in (best)
Width70.7 in73 in (best)
Height63.7 in66.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500XPopVolkswagen TiguanS
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFIAT 500XVolkswagen Tiguan
1

Pop

$30,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$33,275 MSRP

S

$32,305 MSRP

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SE

$33,605 MSRP

4—

SE

$35,105 MSRP

5—

SE R-Line Black

$37,245 MSRP

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SE R-Line Black

$38,745 MSRP

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SEL R-Line Turbo

$43,085 MSRP

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FIAT 500X vs Volkswagen Tiguan FAQ

Which is better: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 FIAT 500X starts lower at $30,245. Live FIAT 500X listings start at $9,997. Live Volkswagen Tiguan listings start at $7,595.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2023 FIAT 500X leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,245).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan leads on horsepower in this comparison (268).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2023 FIAT 500X leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan (5/5 NHTSA overall).