2025 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Sequoia

2025 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $62,425 to $83,915
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $29,495 to $39,755
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MPG - City 19 - 21 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 24 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.9 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 437 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 8,980 - 9,520 lbs 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 208.1 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 79.6 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 in
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Toyota Sequoia, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Sequoia and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Sequoia as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota Sequoia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Sequoia is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Toyota Sequoia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Toyota Sequoia has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Sequoia greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Sequoia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
The Toyota Sequoia offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Toyota Sequoia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.