Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Patriot
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 0.5 in shorter (174.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 304 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,229 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 304 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,229 lb)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 0.5 in shorter (174.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 173.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,229 lb | 304 lb |
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