Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 497 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 497 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 18.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 193.1 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 66.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 110.2 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,995 lb | 497 lb |
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