Ford Transit Connect vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.6 in
- Height79.3 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,425 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.3 in shorter (180.6 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 13.0 in taller (79.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 140 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 13.0 in taller (79.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 140 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.3 in shorter (180.6 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 174.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 66.3 in | 13.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 102.5 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,532 lb | 140 lb |
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