Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Mazda CX-5
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,777 lb – 3,858 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 6.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 227 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 227 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 6.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 179.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 3,591 lb | 227 lb |
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