Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Toyota RAV4
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.8 in shorter (174.3 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.8 in shorter (174.3 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 181.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,530 lb | 3 lb |
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