Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 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 1.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (65.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 45 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,498 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 174.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (65.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.2 in)
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 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- 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 | 72.6 in | 71.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 67.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,498 lb | 45 lb |
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