Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Volkswagen Tiguan

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 186.1 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 706 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,811 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 706 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,811 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.5 in)
  4. Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 186.1 in)
  5. 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 10.7 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 1.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentVolkswagen TiguanDifference
Length196.8 in186.1 in10.7 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in3.6 in
Height71.6 in66.5 in5.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in109.9 in3.9 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.5 in1.2 in
Curb weight4,517 lb3,811 lb706 lb

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