Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Tiguan

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

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2026 Jeep Wrangler

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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Overview

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen TiguanS
Selected trim	Sport	S
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen TiguanS
MSRP	$35,595	$30,805 (best)
Lowest listing price	$25,803	$14,799 (best)
Median listing price	$48,325	$14,799 (best)
Highest listing price	$55,500	$14,799 (best)
For sale now	48 (best)	1

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen TiguanS
Combined MPG	19 MPG	29 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	23 MPG	34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	17.5 gal (best)	14.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen TiguanS
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	201 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft (best)	207 lb-ft
Engine size	3.6 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen TiguanS
Seating	4 seats	5 seats (best)
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	31.7 cu ft	69.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Payload	—	959 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,012 lbs	3,563 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	9.7 in (best)	6.6 in
Wheelbase	96.8 in	109.9 in (best)
Length	166.8 in	184.4 in (best)
Width	73.9 in (best)	73 in
Height	73.6 in (best)	66.1 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Volkswagen 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	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None 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.

Trim	Jeep Wrangler	Volkswagen Tiguan
1	Sport $35,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	S $30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $38,600 MSRP	S $32,305 MSRP
3	Sport S $39,345 MSRP	SE $33,605 MSRP
4	Sport S $41,000 MSRP	SE $35,105 MSRP
5	Willys $43,415 MSRP	SE R-Line Black $37,245 MSRP
6	Willys $44,500 MSRP	SE R-Line Black $38,745 MSRP
7	Rubicon $45,375 MSRP	SEL R-Line Turbo $43,085 MSRP
8	Rubicon $49,300 MSRP	—
9	85th Anniversary Edition $46,800 MSRP	—
10	Willys 41 $48,300 MSRP	—
11	Sahara $48,470 MSRP	—
12	Sport RHD $49,350 MSRP	—
13	Rubicon X $55,325 MSRP	—
14	Rubicon X $59,995 MSRP	—
15	Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP	—