Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Cherokee
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,777 lb – 3,858 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 103 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 103 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 182.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 3,920 lb | 103 lb |
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