Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,777 lb – 3,858 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 660 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 4,478 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 660 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 4,478 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 4.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 198.5 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 77.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 69.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 4,478 lb | 660 lb |
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