Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length192.3 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,446 lb – 5,107 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.0 in shorter (192.3 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 1,262 lb heavier (4,777 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 1,262 lb heavier (4,777 lb vs 3,515 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.0 in shorter (192.3 in vs 174.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.3 in | 174.3 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,777 lb | 3,515 lb | 1,262 lb |
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