2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2021 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$24,945 | MSRP$53,450 |
Average price$20,846 | Average price$45,260 |
Listings1428 | Listings505 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | |
2021 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryMost modern SUVs are really car-based crossovers—lifted station wagons, or minivans without the sliding doors. That’s not the case with the 2021 Lexus GX 460. Like the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the GX is a creature that time forgot. It’s one of the last SUVs with truck-like body-on-frame construction and true off-road capability. That’s because the GX is actually a rebadged Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (a smaller version of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser not sold in the United States), and is related to the Toyota 4Runner. It’s also genuinely old: the current generation dates back to the 2010 model year, and Lexus has kept it in production with some updates of styling and tech over the years. That makes the GX a fairly odd proposition on the new-car market. It has the off-road capability, not as a lifestyle statement, but because that’s what was still expected of SUVs when it was launched. The GX sits between the RX and LX in Lexus’ lineup but has little direct competition. Its only real rival is the much newer Land Rover Discovery. For the 2021 model year, the GX gets some minor updates, including a new Premium Plus Package, and acoustic front side glass. Lexus continues to offer only the GX 460 model, with a single powertrain option, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and three trim levels: base, Premium, and Luxury. Our test car was the midlevel Premium version. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3757 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height74.2 in |
Length185.1 in | Length192.1 in |
Width72.4 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1124 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,945 | $53,450 |
Average price | $20,846 | $45,260 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Volkswagen Tiguan is one of only two compact crossover SUV’s that currently offer third-row seating. (And the other is the hopelessly outdated Mitsubishi Outlander.) To fit the extra pair of surprisingly spacious seats, VW made the Tiguan much larger than average for its competitive set—which suits a vehicle that fills big shoes in VW dealerships. With five trim levels and prices that stretch from just under $26,000 to a bit over $40,000, the Tiguan is the German brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. | Most modern SUVs are really car-based crossovers—lifted station wagons, or minivans without the sliding doors. That’s not the case with the 2021 Lexus GX 460. Like the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the GX is a creature that time forgot. It’s one of the last SUVs with truck-like body-on-frame construction and true off-road capability. That’s because the GX is actually a rebadged Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (a smaller version of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser not sold in the United States), and is related to the Toyota 4Runner. It’s also genuinely old: the current generation dates back to the 2010 model year, and Lexus has kept it in production with some updates of styling and tech over the years. That makes the GX a fairly odd proposition on the new-car market. It has the off-road capability, not as a lifestyle statement, but because that’s what was still expected of SUVs when it was launched. The GX sits between the RX and LX in Lexus’ lineup but has little direct competition. Its only real rival is the much newer Land Rover Discovery. For the 2021 model year, the GX gets some minor updates, including a new Premium Plus Package, and acoustic front side glass. Lexus continues to offer only the GX 460 model, with a single powertrain option, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and three trim levels: base, Premium, and Luxury. Our test car was the midlevel Premium version. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3757 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1124 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 6500 lbs |
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