Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Forester
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 139 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 139 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 5.0 in shorter (174.5 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 179.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,355 lb | 139 lb |
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