Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Kia Sportage
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 38 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.9 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 176.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 64.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,535 lb | 38 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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