Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Outback
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 15.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 204 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 15.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 204 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 189.6 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 108.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,702 lb | 204 lb |
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