2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (184 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Tiguan | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
