Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,635 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.2 in shorter (191.3 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 6 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.2 in shorter (191.3 in vs 185.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 6 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 185.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 66.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 109.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 3,780 lb | 6 lb |
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