2021 Toyota Highlander vs. 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Highlander and Tiguan?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, height, and cargo volume, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $9,965 difference in the base MSRP. The 2021 Toyota Highlander has a higher starting price than the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Also, the 2021 Highlander pulls more horsepower than the 2020 Tiguan. In addition, the Highlander is slightly larger than the Tiguan. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Toyota Highlander than in the Volkswagen Tiguan. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, height, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$34,910
$24,945
Engine
Engine
3.5 L/211
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
295 hp
184 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
20 - 21 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 - 29 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 - 24 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76 in
72.4 in
Length
Length
194.9 - 197.4 in
185.1 in
Height
Height
68.1 in
66.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
109.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
102.9 - 104.2 ft2
93.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
7 - 8
5 - 7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.4 - 41.2 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59 in
57 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 - 39.4 in
38.9 - 39.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
41 in
36.5 - 38.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.4 - 58.7 in
55.8 - 55.9 in

Costs

2021 Toyota Highlander

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,500
$2,300 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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