Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length186.1 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.9 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
- Curb weight3,765 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 197.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 77.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 661 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 4,471 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 661 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 4,471 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 77.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 10.9 in shorter (186.1 in vs 197.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 5.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 197.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 77.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 70.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 114.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 4,471 lb | 661 lb |
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