BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.3 in shorter (174.8 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in taller (63.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 152 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in taller (63.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 152 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,498 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 174.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 67.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,498 lb | 152 lb |
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