Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 131 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 131 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 174.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 3,494 lb | 131 lb |
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