Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 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
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 3.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 346 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,457 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 346 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,457 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.8 in)
  3. Length: Honda CR-V is 3.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.1 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.0 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda CR-VHonda CR-V has 0.1 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanHonda CR-VDifference
Length185.1 in182.1 in3.0 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in0.6 in
Height66.3 in66.3 in0.0 in
Wheelbase109.8 in104.8 in5.0 in
Ground clearance7.9 in8.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,802 lb3,457 lb346 lb

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