2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Volkswagen Tiguan offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

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). Clearly, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Volkswagen Tiguan is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Volkswagen Tiguan, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Volkswagen Tiguan has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Volkswagen Tiguan has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Volkswagen Tiguan does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. With the Volkswagen Tiguan, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.