Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length183.9 in
- Height67.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,763 lb – 3,935 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (74.2 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 317 lb heavier (3,849 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 317 lb heavier (3,849 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (74.2 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 174.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 71.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,849 lb | 3,532 lb | 317 lb |
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