2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2017 Toyota RAV4

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Advantages

Normally when you think of a compact vehicle, you think of crowded vehicles that can hold an entire army of clowns. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is classified as a compact SUV, but it is a far cry from actually being small. There's room for up to seven people, including the driver, in the 2018 VW Tiguan, while the 2017 Toyota RAV4 only fits five. If you're looking for a smaller vehicle, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 has an overall length of 183.5 inches, while the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is 185.1 inches. The overall passenger volume of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 124 cubic feet, while the 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 102 cubic feet of passenger volume.

If you want a vehicle that provides you with a lot of space and power, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is likely the right vehicle for you. The base engine on the 2018 VW Tiguan is a 2.0L four-cylinder with an impressive 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. That's significantly more powerful than the 2017 Toyota RAV4, which has a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that manages 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. As with many powerful vehicles, with great power comes competitive fuel economy. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has a slightly better fuel economy rating, with 29 miles per gallon on the highway. You'll get 27 mpg on the highway with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, but that's where the difference in fuel economy ends since both vehicles are rated for 22 mpg in the city.

There are plenty of excellent features available on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. An available 12.3-inch digital display replaces the traditional instrument cluster and provides access to a wide range of settings and driver profiles. Learn more about the other features available on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan when you schedule a test drive at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL.