Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length183.5 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in shorter (183.5 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 275 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,818 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 275 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,818 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in shorter (183.5 in vs 185.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 185.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 109.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,818 lb | 275 lb |
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