Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 665 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 665 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,515 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 174.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 71.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 102.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 3,515 lb | 665 lb |
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