Jeep Cherokee vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,811 lb – 4,106 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 7.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 465 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 465 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 7.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 174.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 65.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,494 lb | 465 lb |
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