Acura RDX vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.7 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,924 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 410 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 410 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,515 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 174.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 71.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 3,515 lb | 410 lb |
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