Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · BMW X1
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- BMW X1 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 212 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 212 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 176.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 60.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 108.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,709 lb | 212 lb |
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