Dodge Nitro vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 7.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 109.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 236 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 236 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,811 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 7.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 109.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 186.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 109.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,811 lb | 236 lb |
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