Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 24 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 174.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 24 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 174.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 67.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,474 lb | 3,498 lb | 24 lb |
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