Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 9.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.5 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 147 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW X1 is 9.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.5 in)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 147 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,634 lb)
  5. Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanBMW X1Difference
Length185.1 in175.5 in9.6 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in0.7 in
Height66.3 in62.9 in3.4 in
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in4.7 in
Ground clearance7.9 in——
Curb weight3,780 lb3,634 lb147 lb

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