Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Outback
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.7 in shorter (174.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 21 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.7 in shorter (174.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 21 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 189.0 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 62.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,515 lb | 3,494 lb | 21 lb |
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