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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
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Toyota RAV4
2024 Volkswagen
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
55L
264 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$42,260 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 132TSI Life review
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is approaching the end of its life, but it's still a solid and practical family SUV.
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Scott Collie
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 131kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 221Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 14 | |
