The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan can be a little perplexing for families interested in a compact crossover. Its exterior styling and higher step-in height classify it as one, but with its compact cargo area, it seemed like a premium hatchback on stilts.
My family of three enjoyed the five-seat Tiguan immensely, but we’re known to pack light. Larger families looking for a roomy compact crossover should move other contenders ahead of Tiguan on their car-shopping lists.