Volkswagen Tiguan vs Cadillac XT5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Cadillac XT5
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Cadillac XT5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XT5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XT5 is 347 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 4,127 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XT5 is 347 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 4,127 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XT5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Cadillac XT5
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Cadillac XT5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 189.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 4,127 lb | 347 lb |
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