Jeep Compass vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length173.0 in
- Height64.6 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,633 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 12.1 in shorter (173.0 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 372 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 372 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,780 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 12.1 in shorter (173.0 in vs 185.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 185.1 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 109.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,409 lb | 3,780 lb | 372 lb |
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