Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Sorento
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (185.1 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 177 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 177 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in shorter (185.1 in vs 188.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 188.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 68.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 3,957 lb | 177 lb |
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