Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model Y · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length187.0 in
- Height63.9 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in
- Curb weight4,416 lb
- Width75.6 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in shorter (187.0 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (75.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 636 lb heavier (4,416 lb vs 3,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 636 lb heavier (4,416 lb vs 3,780 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (75.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model Y · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.0 in | 185.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 72.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 66.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 109.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,416 lb | 3,780 lb | 636 lb |
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