Volkswagen is all about winning. Year after year, the German automaker is proud to produce cars and SUVs that are as playful as they are practical. At Jack Daniels Volkswagen, we’re no different. That’s why we’re excited to announce that two 2018 Volkswagen SUV models have earned top honors from Cars.com: the Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan.  

But which awards did they win? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. Drum roll, please.

Best of the Best: How the VW Atlas and Tiguan Steal the Show

Best Compact SUV of 2017

And the winner is: the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Cargo versatility, comfort features, and available 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive earned the Tiguan the “Best Compact SUV of 2017” distinction in a highly-competitive field. It beat out the following tough competitors to the top of the podium:

  • 2017 Honda CR-V
  • 2017 Mazda CX-5
  • 2017 Ford Escape
  • 2017 Chevy Equinox

A red 2018 VW Tiguan driving down a road  in a blog about the Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan

3-Row SUV Head-to-Head Winner

And the winner is: the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The Atlas was pitted against a who’s who of midsize SUVs in the Cars.com Challenge and came out as the clear winner thanks to a potent engine and a spacious, relaxing ride. Here’s a list of the prestigious SUVs that fell short despite a valiant effort:

  • 2017 Toyota Highlander
  • 2017 Chevy Traverse
  • 2017 Honda Pilot

For a glimpse at what’s featured on the Atlas, watch the video below:

Experience a Winning Drive in Fair Lawn, NJ

But the Atlas and Tiguan aren’t the only VWs to have brought home some bragging rights. Check out our full inventory of award-winning new and used Volkswagen cars and SUVs today in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.