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The best used and new German SUVs with 3 rows based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
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The best German three-row SUV is the Volkswagen Tiguan based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. Its overall rating of 8.2 out of 10 reflects the Tiguan’s reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Volkswagen Tiguan costs between $28,880 and $38,880 while a used version costs between $17,991 and $31,994. This German three-row SUV can seat up to 7 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 26 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.
The German Three-row SUV category consists of 2 models priced between $28,880 and $52,890 for new vehicles and between $17,991 and $42,995 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 2 of these 2 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.
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Which German SUV with 3 Rows is the best?
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Volkswagen Atlas
The best German three-row SUV is the Volkswagen Tiguan based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. Its overall rating of 8.2 out of 10 reflects the Tiguan’s reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Volkswagen Tiguan costs between $28,880 and $38,880 while a used version costs between $17,991 and $31,994. This German three-row SUV can seat up to 7 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 26 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.
The German Three-row SUV category consists of 2 models priced between $28,880 and $52,890 for new vehicles and between $17,991 and $42,995 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 2 of these 2 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.
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1. Volkswagen Tiguan
#1 of 4 Best German Crossover SUVs #1 of 3 Best German 5-seater SUVs #1 of 2 Best German Small SUVs
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iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars 
iSEECARS SCORE 
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Reliability 7.410545 / 10 - Value Retention 7.931585 / 10
- Safety 9.3 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) 28880 - 38880
USED PRICE 17991 - 31994
MPG 25 - 26 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 - 37.6 cu ft
2. Volkswagen Atlas
#1 of 2 Best German Midsize SUVs #2 of 4 Best German Crossover SUVs #2 of 2 Best German 7-Seater SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas for Sale
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability 5.7 / 10
- Value Retention 7.49623 / 10
- Safety 9.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) 37995 - 52890
USED PRICE 22843 - 42995
MPG 20 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.6 cu ft
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best German Cars are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best German Cars. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
