Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.7 in shorter (189.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (62.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 21 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.7 in shorter (189.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (62.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 21 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 174.3 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 66.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,515 lb | 21 lb |
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