Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda HR-V
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 5.4 in shorter (174.5 in vs 169.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (67.1 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 499 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 499 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (67.1 in vs 63.2 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 5.4 in shorter (174.5 in vs 169.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 169.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 63.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 102.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 2,999 lb | 499 lb |
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