Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.3 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 429 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 429 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.3 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 184.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 67.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,923 lb | 429 lb |
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