Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda CR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.3 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase102.5 in
  • Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,631 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 62 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 179.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 62 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen TiguanBased on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanHonda CR-VDifference
Length174.3 in179.3 in5.0 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in0.4 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in0.2 in
Wheelbase102.5 in103.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance7.0 in
Curb weight3,532 lb3,470 lb62 lb

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