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The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2025 Toyota RAV4 are both compact SUVs that are popular with Crystal Lake area drivers. With a tall seating position, stylish looks, versatile interior, and a dash of soft-road performance, these two crossovers are worthy options for young professionals and small families.
This Volkswagen SUV comparison will explore the Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota RAV4 to help you choose the best small SUV for your family.
For 2025, the Toyota RAV4 is available in four gas-powered trims, starting with the base model Toyota RAV4 LE, which retails for $29,250. There are also seven more trims in hybrid variants, ending with the fully loaded Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited at $40,605.
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan starts at a lower price: the entry-level Tiguan S costs just $28,880. The other two trims are the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition, which costs $30,995, and the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4Motion, which costs $36,080.
Toyota’s RAV4 is available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations in gas models, but AWD is only available in hybrid trims. Its fuel-efficient engine gets 27/35/30 MPG city/highway/combined in gas versions and 41/38/39 MPG city/highway/combined as a hybrid.
The RAV4 is available with a choice of two engines:
Meanwhile, the sporty 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated for 26/23/30 MPG city/highway/combined in FWD variants and 24/22/29 MPG city/highway/combined for AWD models. While drivers can choose between FWD and 4Motion AWD, both come with the same engine: a 16-valve, 2.0-liter turbocharged four that produces 184 HP and 221 lb-ft of torque, giving it impressive and spritely performance from takeoff.
The advanced 4Motion system is a hallmark of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a two-row SUV with seating for up to 5 passengers, while the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is a three-row SUV with seating for up to 7 passengers. The Tiguan offers more space, with a cargo volume of 37.6 cu-ft behind the second row and up to 73.4 cu-ft. The second-row area is similar for the RAV4, but with all the rear seats folded flat, it’s just 69.8 cu-ft.
Volkswagen also offers a digital driver information display, a panoramic moonroof, and a leather-appointed interior trim for a more stylish and comfortable interior.
With IQ.DRIVE driver aids, high-tech VW connected apps, and a host of exciting features, the 2025 Tiguan is the best compact SUV. Visit Elgin Volkswagen today or schedule your test drive online.
