Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Sorento
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Sorento width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.2 in shorter (174.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 453 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,947 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 453 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,947 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 9.2 in shorter (174.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 183.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 74.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 67.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,947 lb | 453 lb |
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