Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Sorento
- Length186.1 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.9 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
- Curb weight3,765 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.0 in taller (66.5 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 147 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 147 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.0 in taller (66.5 in vs 68.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 110.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 2.9 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
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 189.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 68.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 110.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 3,957 lb | 147 lb |
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