Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 62 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 62 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 174.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 174.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,494 lb | 62 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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