BMW X3 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.7 in shorter (183.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 635 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 635 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.7 in shorter (183.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 174.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 102.5 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 3,532 lb | 635 lb |
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