Volkswagen Tiguan vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Acura RDX
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 146 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 146 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 1.6 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
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 186.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 3,926 lb | 146 lb |
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