Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Utility
The Torrent and the Volkswagen Tiguan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Pontiac outpulls the Volkswagen Tiguan by a massive margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Pontiac packs quite a wallop and will knock the Tiguan down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Pontiac than the Volkswagen Tiguan because of its larger tank. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces. The Volkswagen Tiguan's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Torrent.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Torrent.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the Volkswagen Tiguan. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volkswagen Tiguan perform about comparably in terms of fuel economy. The Volkswagen Tiguan doesn't pale in comparison to the Pontiac Torrent with respect to gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Tiguan doesn't cost much less than the Pontiac.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Pontiac likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Torrent's engine is tremendously bigger than the Volkswagen's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Tiguan has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Pontiac Torrent.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Torrent's front cabin compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Pontiac Torrent offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen does.

Warranty
The Volkswagen and the Pontiac Torrent have the same basic warranty.