Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Compass
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 272 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 272 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 175.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,226 lb | 272 lb |
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