Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Seltos
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 2.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 365 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 365 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 63.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 2.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 172.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 172.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 63.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,133 lb | 365 lb |
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