Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Mazda CX-5
- 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
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 6.0 in shorter (186.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 34 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 6.0 in shorter (186.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 65.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 34 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,777 lb)
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 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 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 | 186.1 in | 180.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 65.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 106.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 3,777 lb | 34 lb |
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