Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview | |
MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$30,805 |
Listings2572 | Listings4217 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.8 cu ft | Cargo Space33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3594 lbs | Curb Weight3563 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.1 in |
Length181.0 in | Length184.4 in |
Width73.0 in | Width84.7 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase109.9 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,900 | $30,805 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | 207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.8 cu ft | 33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3594 lbs | 3563 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 84.7 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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