Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Volkswagen Touareg 2 Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Touareg 2 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Touareg 2's engine isn't much larger than the Toyota's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Touareg 2 is substantially more powerful than the Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will most certainly prove handier than the Volkswagen Touareg 2 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Volkswagen outpulls the Toyota Highlander Hybrid by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid than with the Volkswagen Touareg 2.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Highlander Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Volkswagen Touareg 2. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen does.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen is significantly heavier than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volkswagen Touareg 2 than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Touareg 2 and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Volkswagen Touareg 2 to the dealership as the Toyota. As far as fuel economy, the Toyota beats the Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Touareg 2 will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Highlander Hybrid will. The Volkswagen Touareg 2 isn't much costlier than the Toyota regarding MSRP.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Touareg 2 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.