A Comparison Of The 2019 VW Tiguan And 2019 VW Touareg

Volkswagen’s two SUVs seem pretty similar on the outside, but in actuality the two are incredibly different vehicles. This is actually a good thing because both the Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Touareg and able to fill a niche for different drivers. Depending on your wants, needs, and lifestyle, it is likely one of these SUVs will be a good fit for you. In order to help you see exactly how these vehicles are different we will do a comparison of the Volkswagen Touareg vs Tiguan. In the chart below, we will compare the specifications of the 2016 model and lowest trim level of each SUV. Torque 265 lb.-ft. 207 lb.-ft. Towing Capacity 7,716 lbs. Passenger Space 104 cu. Cargo Space 32.1 cu. As you can see, both the new VW Tiguan and new VW Touareg are incredibly capable vehicles with a lot to offer. The Touareg is more powerful and more luxurious while the Tiguan is more efficient and more economical. As the trim levels for each SUV get higher, the more features and better technology each vehicle will be equipped with. The other difference between the Tiguan and Touareg is in the starting price. 20,000 range. If you would like to see for yourself how these vehicles really compare, stop into Jennings Volkswagen and test drive the Tiguan and the Touareg.

Compared to the 1992-1999 Spacewagon sold locally, this one is classy looking and executed. Minivan interior styling cues are present inside. The automatic shifter is located in the dashboard which frees up knee space in the front rows. Some good news, there are tons of cubbyholes for the stuff the driver and the occupants stash in: such as sunglasses, cellphones, music players, and coins for emergency purposes. If you are a Mitsubishi owner, you'll comment that the aircon controls and buttons are similar to present day ones. Only a gasoline engine is the standard powertrain for the Philippine market Grandis. We do have the 4G69 2,378cc which carries 165hp at 6,000rpm and 217Nm at 4,000rpm backed-up with the MIVEC technology. With the low ground clearance, and driving it at high speeds, you almost forget that you are driving an MPV. Space is good for five persons but reserve the last two seats for the kids. Fold the rear seats, and you'll get oodles of space for the stuff you can imagine to place. The ride is smooth and the suspension absorbs road imperfections but let it pass unnecessary road debris and suspension is damaged big time. You can drive something stylish without the added heft and bulk. Who says Minivans or MPVs are boring daily drivers? The Grandis can prove that carrying people and sports car driving dynamics can be mentioned in one breath. It is such a shame that its prohibitive price and a lack of diesel engine didn't make an appeal to most consumers. But with the discontinuation, you can enjoy this beauty for half the price and makes it a good buy for the family.

What’s with the Audi A4 rear end? A quick glance at the compact is enough to notice that Volkswagen has put a lot of effort in redesigning the Jetta. Almost eight years old, the previous Jetta was pretty dated and obviously boring design-wise, especially when compared to the company’s more recent products. But while the new Jetta is a significant departure from the old model, its styling is far from revolutionary. Much like Audi, VW has taken the "same sausage, different lengths" route in recent years and the Jetta is no exception from this rule. Now sporting a clean look with angular lines front and rear, the Jetta is obviously inspired by the larger Passat, and I can even spot some Arteon cues in there. But this isn’t a bad thing, as all these new styling cues make the new Jetta sexier than ever. On top of that, it’s very elegant for such a small four-door and sportier than expected, even without the sleek R-Line package.

It has a new, bold front fascia with one of the largest grille ever seen on a Volkswagen. The angular headlamps give the car an angry look, despite seeming a bit too large for the design. Slimmer light would’ve been perfect. The look is completed by a sculpted bumper with big daytime running lights at the corners and a wide intake placed just above the splitter. The profile is also surprisingly sporty, blending a coupe-like roof, short overhangs, and a protruding beltline. The latter isn’t very original, as it resembles the character line of the BMW 3 Series, but it’s a cool addition and a big improvement over the previous, featureless Jetta. But there’s a bigger issue around back. While the rear fascia is fresh and sporty, it looks an awful lot like the Audi A4. The long and slender, two-piece headlamps, the trunklid spoiler, and big license plate recess are only mild interpretations of those seen on the premium A4.

Even the bumper configuration is similar, with the thin, red lights placed just above the large exhaust pipes. Granted, some A4 models have round tips, but I’ve seen a few with trapezoidal units as well. The huge amount of A4 details prevent me from enjoying the Jetta as much as I should. It’s a shame that Volkswagen wasn’t able to come up with a more original design, although I have a feeling that this won’t bother the usual customers too much. The sedan is also longer and wider, with the short overhangs providing a longer wheelbase too. Finally, full LED lights are standard front and rear, an exclusive feature in this segment. Yes, Volkswagen is moving the Jetta closer to the premium market again. While not yet dated, at least when compared to other vehicles on the market, the outgoing Jetta’s interior was incredibly boring. Sure, the same was available for almost every other affordable compact a few years ago, but the Jetta needed a drastic makeover to bounce back.