Nissan Xterra vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 786 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 786 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.5 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 4.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · 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 Xterra | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 174.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 65.6 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,494 lb | 786 lb |
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