Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,699 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 36 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 174.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 36 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 174.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,494 lb | 36 lb |
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