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Was it a 2.5l rabbit? If so those are bullet proof engines. Leased 3 VWs with 2.5l with no issues. The 2.0T vehicles had issues with electronics.
My 2017 GTI with the 2.0T had zero issues in the 11K miles I owned it...lol.
Eh, whether it's "better" or not depends on where your priorities lie. Some people don't care for driving dynamics and 0-60 speeds, and would much prefer a little more cargo space, or a third row option, or a slightly better infotainment system.
If I were cross-shopping the two, the CX-5 would be my first choice, hands down. Can't say the same for the next person though.
Exactly each has its strengths. I think VW should have made the non b cycle 2.0T available. That would have probably fixed most of the driving complaints. Mazda still would have the better transmission though. The Aisin units imo are just meh.
The VW 2.5l inline 5 cylinder engine was fairly unique. I thought the Aisin transmission it was matched with is the same found on Toyotas?
Ive never quite understood why VW SUVs are so expensive for the class. Always seems like the worst value out there.
As for the design, the Tiguan exterior is growing on me, but the interior already looks dated.
It*s worth noting the equipment at the fully loaded models compared here isn*t the same. The VW has some stuff (panoramic sunroof, digital cockpit, 3rd row) that aren*t offered on the Mazda. I think the main miss on the VW is that you have to spend a lot to get LED headlights. So it*s apples to oranges IMO.
I've also noticed in the UK that some new models are having brake vacuum issues, which I had on my 2013 car, this is only on the diesel engine so the US will have a different experience.