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Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen Tiguan
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher 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 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.
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
Comparison
Reviews
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
Jack Quick
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is approaching the end of its life, but it's still a solid and practical family SUV.
Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2487 | 1395 - 1984 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
131kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5700 | 3500 - 5600 | |
Torque | ||
221Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
14 | 9.6 - 16 |