Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · BMW X3

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

Side view
  • Length174.3 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase102.5 in
  • Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in
  • BMW X3 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.6 in shorter (174.3 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 498 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 498 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 110.1 in)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.6 in shorter (174.3 in vs 179.9 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanBMW X3Difference
Length174.3 in179.9 in5.6 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in1.8 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in0.4 in
Wheelbase102.5 in110.1 in7.6 in
Curb weight3,515 lb4,012 lb498 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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