Volkswagen Tiguan vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Acura RDX
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Acura RDX width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 322 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,820 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 322 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,820 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 184.4 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,820 lb | 322 lb |
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