Jeep Patriot vs Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
Overview
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | 2.0T |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,040 (best) | $22,250 |
| Lowest listing price | $3,899 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $6,327 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $11,572 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 gal | 16.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 200 hp (best) |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 63.4 cu ft (best) | 56.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,195 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,404 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (best) | 102.5 in |
| Length | 173.8 in | 174.5 in (best) |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.2 in (best) |
| Height | 65.5 in | 67.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited2.0T |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 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 | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | Jeep Patriot | Volkswagen Tiguan Limited |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $18,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.0T $22,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $20,040 MSRP | 2.0T 4Motion $24,225 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport SE $18,835 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport SE $20,835 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 75th Anniversary Edition $21,275 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 75th Anniversary Edition $22,775 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Latitude $22,540 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Latitude $25,840 MSRP | — |
| 9 | High Altitude Edition $23,685 MSRP | — |
| 10 | High Altitude Edition $26,985 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Jeep Patriot4 for sale
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Used2017 Jeep Patriot
Sport
Bright White Clearcoat•DARK SLATE GRAY144,262 mi$6,980Leith Nissan
Cary, NC
Used2016 Jeep Patriot
Latitude
Crystal Metallic•Gray61,517 mi$11,572McCarthy Toyota of Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
Used2012 Jeep Patriot
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Black Clearcoat168,135 mi$3,899Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brighton
Brighton, MI
Used2015 Jeep Patriot
Sport
Bright White Clearcoat•Dark Slate Gray173,538 mi$5,674Smart Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Pine Bluff, AR
Jeep Patriot vs Volkswagen Tiguan Limited FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Jeep Patriot starts lower at $18,040. Live Jeep Patriot listings start at $3,899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,040).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited leads on horsepower in this comparison (200).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Patriot (4/5 NHTSA overall).