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| MPG - City | 26 - 37 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.5 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 245 - 362 hp | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 201.4 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.3 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.
Comfort
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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). The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Grand Highlander Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid more than the Volkswagen Tiguan, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
With the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.