Volkswagen Tiguan vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Acura RDX
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 343 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 343 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 65.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 104.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,837 lb | 343 lb |
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