Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Ascent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Ascent width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 11.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 715 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 715 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 4,517 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 71.6 in)
  4. Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 11.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 196.8 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.6 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanSubaru AscentDifference
Length185.1 in196.8 in11.7 in
Width72.4 in76.0 in3.6 in
Height66.3 in71.6 in5.3 in
Wheelbase109.8 in113.8 in4.0 in
Ground clearance7.9 in8.7 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,802 lb4,517 lb715 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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