Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Tarek 2021

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Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Tharu

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

33,045

Updated:

08 Dec 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2022

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

14.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Color:

Cornflower Blue

#2F71B5

King's Red Metallic

#B4011C

Dusk Blue Metallic

#2E436B

Pure Gray

#868580

Pure White

#F8F8F8

Pyrite Silver Metallic

#9A9A95

Platinum Gray Metallic

#626262

Deep Black Pearl

#1E1E1E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

Pros
Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…
...and fuel efficient
Great standard safety

Cons
Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models
Small-ish third row

By:

thecarconnection.com

The sporty-looking XSE trim level joins the Highlander lineup for 2021. It punches up the looks with more aggressive exterior styling, unique 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and a sportier calibration for the suspension. Elsewhere, LED projection headlamps are now a standard feature and all models receive additional driver-assistance features, including semi-automated emergency steering technology that's designed to help a driver avoid collisions.

Pros
Attractive design,
optional hybrid powertrain,
generous standard features.

Cons
Few driving thrills,
skimpy third-row room,
fussy interior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Toyota Highlander comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.New sporty XSE trim debuts.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Easy to see out of
Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine

Cons
Third row is kids-only
Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat

By:

edmunds.com

The 2022 Taos is a completely new model in VW showrooms. Leading up to its official reveal, we learned about its engine specs and size details as well as its handsome design and available features.

Pros
Huge back seat for its subcompact designation,
generous cargo storage,
really good fuel-economy figures.

Cons
Acceleration isn't as spunky as some rivals,
some chintzy cabin materials,
maladroit dual-clutch automatic.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Comfortable ride
Great gas mileage
Spacious, supportive seats
Excellent cargo capacity

Cons
Some cheap cabin materials
Unrefined transmissions

By:

usnews.com

All-new two-row subcompact SUV that slots below the Tiguan.

Pros
Sharp handling and smooth driving character
Comfortable interior that's easy to get in and out of
Big cargo area for a little SUV
Impressive technology features

Cons
Transmission can be slow to frustratingly slow to downshift
Noticeable road and engine noise at highway speeds

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

25.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

1.50L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

184ft-lbs

at 1 750rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

158hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

37.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

197.40in

175.80in

Width:

76.00in

72.50in

Height:

68.10in

64.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.60in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

105.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

40.70

Rear Head Room:

39.40

39.80

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

40.10in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

37.90in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

56.50in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

60.20cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

24.90cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.90degrees

17.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

24.80degrees

Curb Weight:

4400.00lbs

3430.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

8 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

400 Watts Stereo Output

8 Total Speakers

Beats Audio Premium Brand Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Satellite Radio Satellite Radio

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

AM/FM Stereo

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

20 In.

19 X 8.0 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

Null Tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Width:

225.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R19

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Cornering Lights

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

Taos MDO Package

VW Care

First Aid Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Combination Roadside Kit

Panoramic Sunroof Package

Exterior Options:

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Ball

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wiring Harness

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Ball Mount

Rear Bumper Protector

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Paint Protection Film

Roof Rack

Splash Guards

Wheel Locks

Side Steps

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Liners

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Red Leather Interior

Cargo Cover

Carpet Mat Package

JBL Audio W/Integrated Navigation

Cargo Liner

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Tote

Cargo Net - Envelope

Illuminated Door Sills

Carpet Cargo Mat

Luggage Net

Rubber Mats Kit

Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink® Connect

Carpeted Mats

Privacy Cover

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

Color:

French Roast/Black, leather

#645954

Gray/Black, leather

#37363B

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Tarek 2021

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Tharu

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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