2025 Land Rover
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 8 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 626 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 211.7 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Land Rover Defender offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Land Rover Defender will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Defender and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Land Rover Defender has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.