Chevrolet Trax vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,254 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.3 in shorter (167.2 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 368 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 368 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,498 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.3 in shorter (167.2 in vs 174.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 174.5 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,130 lb | 3,498 lb | 368 lb |
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