Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length180.9 in – 181.5 in
- Height67.0 in – 68.6 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight3,370 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in shorter (181.2 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 323 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,818 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 323 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,818 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in shorter (181.2 in vs 185.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 185.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 109.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,495 lb | 3,818 lb | 323 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 181.5 in).
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