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Practicality
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 | Passengers | 7 | vs | 5 | The RAV4 Limited has lots of passenger seats and the Tiguan SE 4Motion is OK, too | ||||||
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| Cargo space | 73.0 ft3 | vs | 56.1 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
| front seats | 56.4 ft3 | vs | 51.0 ft3 | The RAV4 Limited has average-sized front seats, while the Tiguan SE 4Motion is very cramped | ||||||
| Base payload capacity | 1,040 lb | vs | 1,330 lb | Average towing capacity | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | The RAV4 Limited's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the Tiguan SE 4Motion | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Not Available | The RAV4 Limited offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Tiguan SE 4Motion | ||||||
| Cupholders | 10 | vs | 8 | Both have lots of cupholders | ||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 269 HP @ 6,200 RPM | vs | 200 HP @ 5,100 RPM | Average power | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | The Tiguan SE 4Motion has more gears and the RAV4 Limited is OK, too | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | Both the Tiguan SE 4Motion's semi-automatic transmission and the RAV4 Limited's Automatic transmission are unusual transmissions for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
| Air compressor | None | vs | Turbocharger | The Tiguan SE 4Motion's Turbocharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.2 lb/hp | vs | 18.2 lb/hp | The RAV4 Limited is a very sporty car, while the Tiguan SE 4Motion is just average | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | two-wheel drive | vs | all-wheel drive | The Tiguan SE 4Motion has a good drivetrain for off-road and poor weather driving | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 34.8 ft | vs | 39.4 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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| power seats | Not Available | vs | Standard | Conveniently adjust your seat with the Tiguan SE 4Motion's power seats; not available on the RAV4 Limited | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Optional | vs | Not Available | Have your choice of leather or cloth seats on the RAV4 Limited | ||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | 6 | vs | 8 | Average number of speakers | ||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Optional | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Tiguan SE 4Motion's satellite radio; in the RAV4 Limited, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
| entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $28,195 | vs | $30,990 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 19 mpg | vs | 19 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 4 stars | Good protection, only 10% to 20% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | 5 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 6.7 seconds | vs | 7.7 seconds | Both vehicles have good 0-60 times | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 135 ft | vs | 137 ft | Both have average braking ability for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 15.3 s s @ 93.0 mph mph | vs | 16.7 s s @ 86.0 mph mph | The RAV4 Limited's 1/4 mile time is blazingly fast, and the Tiguan SE 4Motion's is OK, too | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | 129 mph | vs | 128 mph | Both vehicles' top speed is just average | ||||||
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