2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 - Powerful vs Predictable

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 - Powerful vs Predictable

In the compact SUV class, there are a lot of OK vehicles. They do not generate excitement when looking at them or when driving them. They get the job done, but they are a mode of transportation, not an extension of the driver's sense of self. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan changes all of that. It provides a sharp and handsome exterior design. Its interior is intuitive and functional. Its driving style is agile and sharp. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is a vehicle that turns heads. It lives. On the other hand, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is just a vehicle that exists.



2021 Volkswagen Tiguan


Utility meets versatility with the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. It is a well-rounded, well-equipped, and welcoming car for drivers and passengers alike. It is one of only two SUVs in the compact class that offers an optional third row of seats, providing additional passenger space when drivers need it most. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is offered in four model variations, starting at $29,795. All models come standard with a four-cylinder engine that produces 184 horsepower and come equipped with a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated front seats, smartphone integration, Wi-Fi hotspot, and driver-assist features.

 

2021 Toyota RAV


The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular compact SUVs, and drivers cannot be blamed for choosing one. With its storied reputation, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers safety, reliability, comfort, and value. Starting at $28,590, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is offered in 12 model configurations--six with a 2.5-litre, 203-hp gasoline engine and six with a 219-hp hybrid engine. Every RAV4 model features heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, and Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 with higher-level models adding more technology, comfort, and convenience.


 

The Verdict


In the end, the comparison between the Tiguan and the RAV4 highlights the excitement that the VW offers not only through its standard features but through its classic design and agile driving. It is a well-rounded vehicle that brings excitement back to the compact SUV class. On paper, it might seem like the Tiguan fails to live up to the standards that the RAV4 has set for the compact SUV class as a perennial bestseller. However, one drive is all it takes to show that these two vehicles are barely in the same class--the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan surpasses them all.