Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Jeep Wrangler
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.4 in taller (67.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 95.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 508 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 508 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,006 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.4 in taller (67.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 95.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 163.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 2.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 163.8 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 72.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 95.4 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 9.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 4,006 lb | 508 lb |
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