2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
Listings124 | Listings109 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space340 L | Cargo Space453 L |
Curb Weight1704 kg | Curb Weight1880 kg |
Height1684 mm | Height1730 mm |
Length4702 mm | Length4950 mm |
Width1839 mm | Width1930 mm |
Wheelbase2789 mm | Wheelbase2850 mm |
Maximum Payload510 kg | Maximum Payload764 kg |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity680 kg | Maximum Towing Capacity2268 kg |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 340 L | 453 L |
Curb Weight | 1704 kg | 1880 kg |
Height | 1684 mm | 1730 mm |
Length | 4702 mm | 4950 mm |
Width | 1839 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase | 2789 mm | 2850 mm |
Maximum Payload | 510 kg | 764 kg |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 680 kg | 2268 kg |
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