Acura RDX vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length182.5 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,743 lb – 3,931 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.0 in shorter (182.5 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 343 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 343 lb heavier (3,837 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.0 in shorter (182.5 in vs 174.5 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 0.5 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 8.0 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 | 182.5 in | 174.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 71.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 65.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,837 lb | 3,494 lb | 343 lb |
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