Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Crosstrek

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

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 9.6 in shorter (186.1 in vs 176.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 104.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 603 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,208 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 603 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,208 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 9.6 in shorter (186.1 in vs 176.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 104.9 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 63.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 9.6 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 1.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen TiguanSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length186.1 in176.5 in9.6 in
Width72.4 in71.0 in1.4 in
Height66.5 in63.6 in2.9 in
Wheelbase109.9 in104.9 in5.0 in
Ground clearance7.5 in8.7 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,811 lb3,208 lb603 lb

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