Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 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
  • Length174.5 in
  • Height65.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.5 in
  • Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 77 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,417 lb)
  2. Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (174.5 in vs 178.3 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 3.8 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
Length174.5 in178.3 in3.8 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in0.4 in
Height65.6 in64.9 in0.7 in
Wheelbase102.5 in103.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.5 in
Curb weight3,494 lb3,417 lb77 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

Compare by year

Overlapping model years with dimension data.

Already own one of these cars?

Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.

Related comparisons