Chevrolet Equinox vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,758 lb – 3,993 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 382 lb heavier (3,876 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 382 lb heavier (3,876 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 174.5 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,876 lb | 3,494 lb | 382 lb |
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