Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Mazda CX-5
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (174.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 97 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 97 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.2 in shorter (174.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 178.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,401 lb | 97 lb |
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