2011 Toyota RAV4 vs 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

2011 Toyota RAV4

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

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4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT	21	27	$22,324	$23,875
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Ltd	21	27	$25,110	$26,855
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Sport	21	27	$23,914	$25,575
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT	19	26	$24,225	$25,910
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Ltd	19	26	$26,915	$28,785
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Sport	19	26	$25,717	$27,505
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT	22	28	$21,015	$22,475
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Ltd	22	28	$23,810	$25,465
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Sport	22	28	$22,605	$24,175
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT	19	27	$22,916	$24,510
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Ltd	19	27	$25,606	$27,385
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Sport	19	27	$24,408	$26,105

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2WD 4-Door Automatic S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	20	25	$23,827	$24,820
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Manual S	18	26	$22,771	$23,720
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door SE	20	25	$27,087	$28,215
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door SE w/Sunroof & Navi	20	25	$29,208	$30,425
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door SEL	20	25	$31,810	$33,135
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door SEL w/Premium Navi	20	25	$32,918	$34,290
Tiguan 4WD 4-Door S 4Motion	19	25	$25,704	$26,775
Tiguan 4WD 4-Door SE 4Motion	19	25	$28,963	$30,170
Tiguan 4WD 4-Door SE 4Motion wSunroof & Navi	19	25	$31,086	$32,380
Tiguan 4WD 4-Door SEL 4Motion	19	25	$33,687	$35,090
Tiguan 4WD 4-Door SEL 4Motion w/Premium Navi & Dynaudio	19	25	$35,895	$37,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,324

$23,827

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,875

$24,820

Monthly Payment Estimate

$398 / month

$414 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Don't let appearances mislead; the 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a modern, practical crossover choice and great for frugal families.

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan feels refined and sophisticated, but it's not especially rewarding to drive.

TCC Likes

Comfortable, spacious interior
Strong acceleration with V-6
Relatively fuel-efficient

Attractive interior
Lively yet fuel-efficient engine
Roomy cabin

TCC Dislikes

Almost useless third row
Side-opening rear hatch
Rear-mounted spare

Uninspired handling
Vague manual transmission
Limited cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.2

95.3

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.2

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.7

39.0

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

40.1

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

- TBD -

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

35.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.7

102.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

174.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

23.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.0

56.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

12.3 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x - TBD -

11.3 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.6

14.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

39.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.8

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/70R16

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

P215/70R16

145/80R18

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

P215/65R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

330

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3494

3433

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

18 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

11.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

140

Engine

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.0L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

179 @ 6000

200 @ 5100-6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4000

207 @ 1700-5000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.56

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

2.30

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.69

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota RAV4

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-wishbone

Four-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Coil spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

8.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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