2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2023 Lexus GX
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MSRP$58,875 | MSRP$28,880 |
Listings5 | Listings630 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2023 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryThanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. | |
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews SummaryVolkswagen’s best-selling model boosts its value with upgrades for the 2024 model year. 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 value in areas we think more likely to matter to most shoppers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5126 lbs | Curb Weight3732 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height66.4 in |
Length192.1 in | Length186.1 in |
Width74.2 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase109.9 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1301 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,875 | $28,880 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Thanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. | Volkswagen’s best-selling model boosts its value with upgrades for the 2024 model year. 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 value in areas we think more likely to matter to most shoppers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5126 lbs | 3732 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 66.4 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 186.1 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1301 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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