Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 139 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 139 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (179.5 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 174.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,494 lb | 139 lb |
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