Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda CR-V
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (174.5 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 77 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 77 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (174.5 in vs 178.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 178.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 64.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,417 lb | 77 lb |
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