Volkswagen SUVs and Crossovers
Car and Driver’s ratings and rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We have rated Volkswagen SUVs on a 10-point scale based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We then use those ratings to rank them against the other vehicles in their segment. We take ratings and rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
Top Ranked Volkswagen SUVs and Crossovers at a glance
1
2026 Volkswagen ID.4
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$46,570
EPA Est. Range
263–291 miles
C/D SAYS: The Volkswagen ID.4 takes an everyman approach to the electric SUV segment, offering plenty of space, a comfy cabin, and decent range at an affordable price. Learn More
2
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$32,280
EPA MPG
25–29 combined
C/D SAYS: Redesigned for 2025, the 2026 Tiguan compact SUV blasts into the new year with a new 268-hp engine option. Learn More
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3
2026 Volkswagen Taos
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$27,975
EPA MPG
28–31 combined
C/D SAYS: The Volkswagen Taos is a nimble and roomy option for those looking for a subcompact SUV with a touch of Teutonic flair. Learn More
4
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,785
EPA MPG
21–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The Volkswagen Atlas provides everything that you'd need from a mid-size three-row family SUV, but its outshined by competitors with more panache. Learn More
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5
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,775
EPA MPG
21–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the bones of a traditional SUV but the body of a style-conscious thirtysomething. Learn More
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