Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · BMW X1
- Length186.1 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.9 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
- Curb weight3,765 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 8.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 61 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW X1 is 8.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 61 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 177.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 64.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 106.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 3,750 lb | 61 lb |
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