Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 1,199 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 1,199 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,731 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 18.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 192.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 192.3 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 72.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.2 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 4,731 lb | 1,199 lb |
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