Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Outback
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 17 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 17 lb heavier (3,802 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 191.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 3,786 lb | 17 lb |
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