Vehicle comparison
Identify the option that offers the best choice
Add a vehicle
| ×2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr V6 Highline | ×2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$59,075 | CA$49,985 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,815 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,112/month | CA$941/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | - | 306 hp |
| Combined torque | - | N/A |
| Engine | 3,6 l V6 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm (209 kW) | 292 hp (218 kW) |
| Torque | 266 lb·ft @ 3,000 – 4,000 rpm (361 N·m) | N/A (N/A) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Engine | - | Electric |
| Power | - | 68 hp (51 kW) |
| Torque | - | 103 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (140 N·m) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | - | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | - | 4.5 kWh |
| Voltage | - | 288 V |
| Charging times | - |
|
| Cooling | - | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | - | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV under $50,000 |
| Assembly | N/A | Princeton, IN, US |
| Generation | N/A | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 813 km | 783 km |
| Electric autonomy | - | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 287 g/km | 193 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P265/50HR19 | P245/60TR18 |
| Rear tires | P265/50HR19 | P245/60TR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 8 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1,941 mm (76″) | 1,925 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,732 mm (68″) | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm (114″) | 2,789 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) | 1,636 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,676 mm (66″) | 1,631 mm (64″) |
| Weight | N/A | 2,220 kg (4,894 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 8 |
| Trunk | between 909 l and 1,812 l | between 391 l and 2,356 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 74% | 81% |
The Car Guide newsletter
Find a vehicle
Reviews, specifications and offers
