Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 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 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 323 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 323 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 3.9 in shorter (185.1 in vs 181.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 181.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 3,495 lb | 323 lb |
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