Acura RDX vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length186.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 146 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 146 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,780 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 1.6 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
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.7 in | 185.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 3,780 lb | 146 lb |
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