Volvo XC40 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 10.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 113 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,802 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 10.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 185.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 113 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,802 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 185.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,802 lb | 113 lb |
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