Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Crosstrek

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 weight3,735 lb – 3,825 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 8.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 176.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 573 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,208 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 573 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,208 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 8.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 176.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.9 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 1.4 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length185.1 in176.5 in8.6 in
Width72.4 in71.0 in1.4 in
Height66.3 in63.6 in2.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in104.9 in4.9 in
Ground clearance7.9 in8.7 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,780 lb3,208 lb573 lb

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