2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. 2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, market segment, and horsepower. First of all, there is a $13,225 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has a higher starting price than the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2017 Highlander Hybrid has a more powerful engine and it gets 9.5 more mpg than the 2017 Touareg. In addition, the Highlander Hybrid seats three more passengers than the Touareg. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 10.2 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and height.