Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Toyota RAV4
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 45 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 6.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 181.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 104.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 181.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,543 lb | 45 lb |
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