Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 22.7 in shorter (197.2 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 769 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 769 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,498 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 22.7 in shorter (197.2 in vs 174.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 67.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 22.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 6.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 174.5 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 71.2 in | 6.0 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 67.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 102.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 3,498 lb | 769 lb |
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