Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Cherokee
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 7.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 461 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 461 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 7.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.0 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,959 lb | 461 lb |
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