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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
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Toyota RAV4
2024 Volkswagen
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
55L
264 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$39,760 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Silly fast for a family wagon
- Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
- Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs
Misses
- Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
- Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
- Some cabin elements are a bit dated
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
Misses
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
8.4
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R review
The Volkswagen Tiguan R was more popular in Australia than anywhere else in the world in 2023 – and it's not hard to see why...
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James Wong
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid review
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1987 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 13 - 14 | |
