Volkswagen Tiguan vs Chevrolet Trax Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Chevrolet Trax
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Trax width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 17.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 568 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 568 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 17.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Chevrolet Trax
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Chevrolet Trax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 167.6 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 100.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 3,234 lb | 568 lb |
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