Volkswagen

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

We put together lists of the SUVs with the best mpg by fuel type, including conventional gasoline-powered models, hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

We brought together eight popular compact SUVs to see which one is the best. See how each SUV did in both subjective and objective categories.

Seven subjective category wins, one objective category win and no losses in any of our 15 test categories powered the Volkswagen Tiguan’s overall win in our 2026 Compact SUV Challenge.

We tested eight compact SUVs in real-world driving conditions and recorded their gas mileage.

When we gathered eight popular models to find the best compact SUV for 2026, we made sure to measure their cargo areas to see which one had the most space.

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Volkswagen is recalling more than 38,700 examples of its Taos SUV over an issue with the fuel tank that increases the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen announced it will halt production of its ID.4 electric SUV in the U.S. to make room for 2027 Atlas production, but a future version of the ID.4 is planned.