The Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Atlas are two well-designed, powerful, and practical SUVs that are fun to show off. Both are award-winning, with the VW Tiguan winning Cars.com's best compact SUV and the VW Atlas winning Cars.com's best three-row SUV and IIHS's top safety pick. As you can see, it's hard to go wrong with either of these VW SUVs, but depending on your needs, one will likely fit you better than the other.

If you're looking for a midsize SUV with exceptional cargo capacity, a third row of seats that gives plenty of room to the rear passengers, and handles better than most other vehicles of its size, the VW Atlas is likely for you. Its 2.0-liter turbo engine, simply put, makes it fun to drive, and while the VW Tiguan also offers a powerful, engaging engine, the VW Atlas large size makes it a better fit for families.

If you're looking for a compact SUV that can act both as a transporter of your things and your friends, but you don't need all of the cargo and passenger volume that the VW Atlas offers, then the VW Tiguan is likely a better fit. Although the VW Tiguan third row, and other seats, are not as spacious as the VW Atlas, they're still more than many other competitors in the compact SUV class.

Both the VW Atlas and VW Tiguan are excellent seven-seat SUVs. Which one is right for you really depends on how much space you need, and how many people you'll have riding in it consistently. If you're on the fence, come down to DeMontrond Volkswagen of Conroe to test drive from our diverse selection of VW Atlas and VW Tiguan colors and trims.