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Compare Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4
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$25,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
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$24,945
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.9
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Overview

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Toyota RAV4
2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Three Quarter Rear Right Side View
2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Infotainment System
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2016-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Rear Angle View
2016-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
37.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P215/65HR17
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P215/65HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
25 MPG
City
26 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 (2019) Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
15.3 gallons
Cruising Range City
377 miles
336.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
507.5 miles
443.7 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.9 in
185.1 in
Height
67 in
66.3 in
Max Width
73 in
72.4 in
Front Width
63 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
63.7 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
109.8 in
Ground Clearance
8.4 in
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.5 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
57 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.8 in
36.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.5 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
47.7 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
27.9 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
33.8 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
47.8 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,370 lbs
3,777 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
65.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37.6 ft³
33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37.6 ft³
12 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Blue Flame
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Ruby Flare Pearl
  • Silver Sky Metallic
  • Super White
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Silk Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Nutmeg, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Storm Gray, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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