Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Compass
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Compass width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 0.9 in shorter (174.3 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 315 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 315 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 0.9 in shorter (174.3 in vs 173.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 173.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,515 lb | 3,200 lb | 315 lb |
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