Dodge Nitro vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.6 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 540 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 540 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 102.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.6 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 174.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 102.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,532 lb | 540 lb |
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