2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota RAV4

2025 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $29,250 to $38,955
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $29,495 to $39,755
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 35 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 73.0 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Toyota RAV4, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota RAV4 as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota RAV4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Toyota RAV4 is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan. When looking at overall length, the Toyota RAV4 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Tiguan is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Toyota RAV4 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Toyota RAV4 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Tiguan.