Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,725 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.3 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 429 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 429 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.3 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 174.5 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 65.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,923 lb | 3,494 lb | 429 lb |
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