Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan LEAF
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 61.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 199 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,299 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.1 in taller (67.1 in vs 61.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 199 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,299 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 175.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 61.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,299 lb | 199 lb |
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