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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 84.3 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.9 - 197.4 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Toyota Highlander, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Highlander as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
The Toyota Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Highlander does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Highlander more than the Volkswagen Tiguan, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
With the Toyota Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.