Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · BMW X3
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 344 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 4,124 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 344 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 4,124 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 186.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 186.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 4,124 lb | 344 lb |
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