2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Highlander | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
