2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $30,245 to $40,505
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 201.4 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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
The Toyota Grand Highlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Grand Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Grand Highlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Toyota Grand Highlander has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. The Toyota Grand Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander more than the Volkswagen Tiguan, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.