2025 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus GX 550

2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $64,735 to $81,200
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $30,245 to $40,505
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MPG - City 15 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG 30 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Lexus GX 550 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lexus GX 550 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus GX 550 as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.