Hyundai Tucson vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Volkswagen Tiguan

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height64.8 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.4 in
  • Curb weight3,309 lb – 3,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 185.1 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 7.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 297 lb heavier (3,521 lb vs 3,818 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 7.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 297 lb heavier (3,521 lb vs 3,818 lb)
  3. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 185.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan has 1.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai TucsonBased on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai TucsonVolkswagen TiguanDifference
Length176.4 in185.1 in8.7 in
Width72.8 in72.4 in0.4 in
Height64.8 in66.3 in1.5 in
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in4.7 in
Ground clearance6.4 in7.9 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,521 lb3,818 lb297 lb

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