2024 Toyota
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 84.3 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.9 - 197.4 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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 Toyota Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Toyota Highlander, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Toyota Highlander has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Highlander greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Highlander does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Highlander more than the Volkswagen Tiguan, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
The Toyota Highlander has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Tiguan.