Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Sorento
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (174.3 in vs 180.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 665 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 4,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 665 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 4,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.4 in shorter (174.3 in vs 180.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 180.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,515 lb | 4,179 lb | 665 lb |
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