Similarly, the Tiguan’s back seat is a great place to spend time.
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But it did take some trial and error and in the end, there was absolutely no room to spare. As roomy as the CR-V, the Tiguan could haul everything the CR-V could swallow, save for the duffle bag.
The new Tiguan, which is nearly a foot longer than the old one, comes with a punchy 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 184 hp hitched to an 8-speed automatic. | Cargo Capacity: 12 cu-ft.| Cargo Capacity Third/Rear Seat Folded: 33 cu-ft./65.7 cu-ft. | Third/Rear Seat Legroom: 27.9 in./36.5 in.
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Best of all, there was no need to play luggage Tetris to make it all fit.īottom line: If roominess for people and stuff is the main driver for buying a compact crossover, the Honda would be at the top of our list.īase Price: $25,590 | Wheelbase: 109.8-in. More than any other in this test for its size, fitting two medium-sized suitcases, three small cases, our double stroller and a duffle bag too. The cargo hold is deep and offers vast storage possibilities. On paper the CR-V even has more room in that seat than the larger-sized up Honda Pilot and is the only compact crossover that we could drive all day with a car seat in place. For us, with the driver’s seat in position for a six-foot adult, we had about five inches of air between our knees and the seatback. The Honda CR-V was made new in 2017 and comes standard with a 185 hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder or an optional 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 190 hp, both mated to CVTs. | Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Folded: 75.8 cu-ft. Like most in this class, the Equinox did require moving the driver’s seat forward to fit our rear-facing car seat.īottom line: If driving dynamics are more important than maximizing utility, the Equinox is a good choice.īase Price: $25,245 | Wheelbase: 104.7-in. That’s three small cases shy of what the Honda can carry.Ĭlimb into in the rear seat and you’ll find the Equinox has plenty of legroom for an adult and there’s optional seat heaters and USB ports, too. In our testing, we were able to fit two medium-sized suitcases along with the double stroller. In terms of hauling capability, the Equinox is good falls shorts compared to the VW Tiguan and Honda CR-V. The Equinox comes standard with a 170 hp 1.5-liter gas four-cylinder or an optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 252 hp. But the Chevy is a solid entry and offers something none of its competitors do-a diesel with 137 hp and 40 mpg on the highway. The Chevy Equinox is now in its third-generation, losing 400 lbs and 5 inches in length in the process. | Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Folded: 63.5 cu-ft. Knee clearance is fine but the seat bottom cushion is short and stiff, and taller passengers will have to duck slightly upon exit.īottom line: The compromised rear seat comfort keeps the Eclipse Cross from our favorites list.īase Price: $23,580 | Wheelbase: 107.3-in. We fit our rear-facing car seat and still preserved enough room to make the driver’s seat tolerable for an hour-long trip. The rear seat was a reasonably roomy, too.
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While the smallest utility vehicles here can only fit the double stroller on its own or with one bag, the Mitsubishi can swallow that stroller, plus one medium bag and two smaller ones. But when compared to the smaller sub-compact players, the Mitsu provides a step up in terms of how it packages people and things. Power comes from a 152 hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder hitched to a CVT. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross slots in-between the subcompact machines like the Hyundai Kona and the larger compact crossovers like the Honda CR-V. | Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Folded: 48.9 cu-ft. It wouldn’t be a driving position we’d like for a long road trip, but it's okay for a short trip around town.īottom line: This one wouldn’t be our first choice for a summer family road trip.īase Price: $24,425 | Wheelbase: 105.1-in.
The EcoSport's exceedingly short wheelbase though, meant that the driver’s seat had to move fairly far forward to accommodate a rear-facing child seat. And unlike the Kona, the Ford could fit a small piece of luggage and the double stroller.Ĭlimb into the back seat and we could certainly handle for a long trip. Despite its diminutive size, the EcoSport’s cargo area could hold one large case, three small ones and a duffle. Its wheelbase is more than three inches shorter than the Kona. It's also the smallest tike in this test. The EcoSport comes with a choice of an appropriately tiny 1.0-liter, 123 hp three-cylinder engine or a bigger 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 166 hp. | Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Folded: 50 cu-ft.
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