Nissan Xterra vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 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 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 470 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 470 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,811 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 186.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 7.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,811 lb | 470 lb |
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