The compact sport utility vehicle segment is full of attractive options for consumers looking for space. If this is your case, you will have no trouble finding a model that perfectly suits your needs. That said, if driving pleasure is the most important thing to you, the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 are a step ahead of the competition.

The two sport utility vehicles are considered to be the most dynamic in the segment, but then how do we differentiate them and make the right choice for us? You have to look at other things like interior space, for example. Yes, the Tiguan and the CX-5 are two fun compact SUVs, but the Volkswagen has the advantage over the Mazda CX-5 in terms of interior space and performance. Let's take a closer look.

More space in the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan than in the 2020 CX-5

While the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is among the most spacious SUVs in its class, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is among the smallest. Several experts indeed mention that the only real fault of the CX-5 is its small interior space. The Tiguan does not have this problem. It offers 1,065 liters of cargo space compared to 875 liters for the CX-5.

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is so spacious that it can even offer an optional third row of seats to accommodate up to 7 passengers. You won’t find that in the 2020 Mazda CX-5, which simply doesn’t have the space to accommodate more than 5 passengers. The occupants' leg, head and elbow room is also more generous in the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Higher performance in the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

In addition to being more spacious, the 2020 Tiguan is much more powerful than the standard engine found in the Mazda CX-5 2020. The 2020 Tiguan offers one of the most powerful engines in its class at no additional cost with its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 184 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. The CX-5 is also powerful, but with 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, it lacks a bit of punch compared to the Volkswagen. You can get a more powerful engine in the CX-5, but you'll have to pay a lot more.

The Tiguan also offers exclusive features such as the Virtual Cockpit system, a fully digital display for the dashboard. In simpler terms, the Tiguan is a little more refined and luxurious than the CX-5.