Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 15.1 in shorter (189.6 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 204 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 15.1 in shorter (189.6 in vs 174.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 204 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,498 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 174.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 102.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 3,498 lb | 204 lb |
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