2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,220 to $31,405
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City 45 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 61.8 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 196 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.1 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Tiguan requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Corolla Cross Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan. If you go with the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will do just as well as the Volkswagen Tiguan, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.