Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volkswagen Touareg
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2008 | Years produced2009-Present |
MSRP$49,495 | MSRP$28,880 |
Average price$12,918 | Average price$19,523 |
Listings297 | Listings8526 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with true value in areas we think are more likely to matter to most shoppers, including an attractive warranty and impressive standard safety features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4696 lbs | Curb Weight3732 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height66.4 in |
Length188.8 in | Length186.1 in |
Width76.4 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase113.9 in | Wheelbase109.9 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1301 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2008 | 2009-Present |
MSRP | $49,495 | $28,880 |
Average price | $12,918 | $19,523 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with true value in areas we think are more likely to matter to most shoppers, including an attractive warranty and impressive standard safety features. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4696 lbs | 3732 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 186.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 109.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1301 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |

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