Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Toyota RAV4
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,777 lb – 3,858 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 275 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 275 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 183.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 3,543 lb | 275 lb |
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