Volkswagen Tiguan vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Dodge Journey
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 17.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Journey has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 575 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,073 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 575 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,073 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 17.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 192.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Journey has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 17.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Journey — Dodge Journey has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 192.4 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 66.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 113.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 4,073 lb | 575 lb |
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