Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 410 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 410 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,811 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 186.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,811 lb | 410 lb |
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