Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan LEAF
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Nissan LEAF width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 8.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,742 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 61.7 in)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 8.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,742 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 176.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 61.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 3,742 lb | 38 lb |
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