Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 36 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 36 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,838 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 187.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 3,838 lb | 36 lb |
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