Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Liberty
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Liberty width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Liberty has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 686 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,183 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 686 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,183 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Liberty has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 176.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 70.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 4,183 lb | 686 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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