Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 22.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 769 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,266 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 769 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 4,266 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 22.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 114.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 69.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 22.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 6.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 197.2 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 77.2 in | 6.0 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 69.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 114.2 in | 11.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 4,266 lb | 769 lb |
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