Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LE | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,900 | $30,805 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 44 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| City MPG | 48 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 42 MPG (best) | 34 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (best) | 14.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 226 hp (best) | 201 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 69.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,750 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 959 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lbs | 3,563 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 109.9 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 184.4 in (best) |
| Width | 73 in | 73 in |
| Height | 67 in (best) | 66.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Toyota RAV4LE | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE $31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LE AWD $33,300 MSRP | S $32,305 MSRP |
| 3 | SE $34,700 MSRP | SE $33,605 MSRP |
| 4 | SE AWD $36,100 MSRP | SE $35,105 MSRP |
| 5 | XLE $36,100 MSRP | SE R-Line Black $37,245 MSRP |
| 6 | XLE AWD $37,500 MSRP | SE R-Line Black $38,745 MSRP |
| 7 | Woodland $39,900 MSRP | SEL R-Line Turbo $43,085 MSRP |
| 8 | XSE $41,300 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SE $41,500 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Limited $43,300 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Woodland $45,300 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XSE $47,200 MSRP | — |
| 13 | GR Sport $48,500 MSRP | — |
