Subaru Ascent vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 11.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.3 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 715 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,802 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 715 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,802 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.3 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 11.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 185.1 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 72.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 66.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 109.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 3,802 lb | 715 lb |
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