Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length187.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 12.9 in shorter (187.4 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 405 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 405 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,498 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 12.9 in shorter (187.4 in vs 174.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sorento — Kia Sorento has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 174.5 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 102.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 3,498 lb | 405 lb |
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