Volkswagen Tiguan vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.3 in shorter (174.5 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 378 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,876 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 378 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,876 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.3 in shorter (174.5 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 187.8 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,876 lb | 378 lb |
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