Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.4 in shorter (198.5 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.9 in narrower (77.3 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (69.5 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 660 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 3,818 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 660 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 3,818 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.4 in shorter (198.5 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.9 in narrower (77.3 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (69.5 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 4.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.5 in | 185.1 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 72.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 66.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 3,818 lb | 660 lb |
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