Jeep Compass vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,082 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 329 lb heavier (3,204 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 329 lb heavier (3,204 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 174.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,204 lb | 3,532 lb | 329 lb |
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