Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length197.0 in
- Height70.9 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.1 in
- Curb weight4,317 lb – 4,625 lb
- Width77.9 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.9 in shorter (197.0 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.5 in narrower (77.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.5 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 109.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 661 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 3,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 661 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 3,811 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.5 in narrower (77.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.5 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.9 in shorter (197.0 in vs 186.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 7.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 5.5 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 | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.0 in | 186.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 72.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 66.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,471 lb | 3,811 lb | 661 lb |
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