Honda CR-V vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 65%, worth about R 145 313 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CR-V | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 961 300 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 16 802/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 625 158 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 336 142 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 489 379 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Honda CR-V →
One of the original soft-roaders, the CR-V has been sold in SA since 1997 and is now in its sixth generation. Once a mid-priced family staple, it has moved upmarket and the current range starts near the R1 million mark. Older generations are sought after used because they routinely run past 300,000 km.
Known for: dependable family suv longevity
Volkswagen Tiguan →
VW's core family SUV in SA since 2008, now in its third generation. It holds value well by segment standards, and the 1.4 TSI versions dominate the used market thanks to their balance of economy and price.
Known for: family suv with premium feel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda CR-V or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 65% for the Honda CR-V, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda CR-V loses about R 336 142 over three years and the Volkswagen Tiguan loses about R 184 654. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Honda CR-V runs about R 16 802 per month and the Volkswagen Tiguan about R 11 614, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.