Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length188.9 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (188.9 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 177 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 177 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,780 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (188.9 in vs 185.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan 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 | 188.9 in | 185.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 66.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 109.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 3,780 lb | 177 lb |
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