Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota Venza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Toyota Venza
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Toyota Venza width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in taller (65.6 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Venza has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 409 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 409 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 14.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Venza has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in taller (65.6 in vs 63.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 14.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Toyota Venza
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota Venza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 189.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 75.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 63.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 109.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,903 lb | 409 lb |
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