Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 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 width74.0 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.3 in shorter (174.5 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 285 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,779 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.3 in shorter (174.5 in vs 188.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 285 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,779 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 188.8 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 108.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,779 lb | 285 lb |
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