2026 Volkswagen Tiguan dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
184.4in long
- 15 ft 4.4 in. 4.68 m.
- 73.0 in wide, 66.1 in tall. 3,801 lb.
- S FWD.
- Compact SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, SE FWD, SE R-Line Black FWD | 184.4 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 66.1 in | 109.9 in | 7.0 in | 38.1 ft |
| S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD, SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION AWD | 184.4 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 66.5 in | 109.9 in | 7.0 in | 38.1 ft |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 184.4 in | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 66.5 in | 109.9 in | 7.0 in | 38.1 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight | GVWR | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, SE FWD, SE R-Line Black FWD | 3,801 lb | 5,115 lb | 959 lb |
| S 4MOTION AWD, SE 4MOTION AWD, SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 3,801 lb | 5,115 lb | 1,014 lb |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 3,801 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION AWD | 3,801 lb | 5,159 lb | 1,003 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD, S 4MOTION AWD, SE FWD, SE 4MOTION AWD | 26.5 cu ft | 58.9 cu ft | 103.8 cu ft | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 39.7 in |
| SE R-Line Black FWD, SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD, SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION AWD | 26.5 cu ft | 58.9 cu ft | 100.4 cu ft to 103.8 cu ft | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.4 in |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 26.5 cu ft | 58.9 cu ft | 100.4 cu ft | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 38.2 in | 38.4 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 3,801 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,724 kg
- US tons
- 1.9 tons
S FWD.
Heavier than 21% of 165 SUVs (2026).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 79.6 in | 35.5 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 103.6 in | 47.5 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 55.6 in | 83.5 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 103.6 in | 107.5 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 23.0 in | 17.9 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 35.0 in | 17.9 in |
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- Yes. 79.6 in spare length. 35.5 in each side.
- Door: 35.0 in spare width. 17.9 in above the roof.
Size class
Compact SUV.
Longer than 28% of 178 SUVs (2026).
Median of 178 SUVs (2026): 191.6 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 26.5 cu ft. More than 53% of 176 SUVs (2026).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Tiguan | Cargo, seats up | vs Tiguan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 185.8 in | +1.4 in | 30.6 cu ft | +4.1 cu ft |
| Mazda CX-50 | 185.8 in | +1.4 in | 31.4 cu ft | +4.9 cu ft |
| Honda CR-V | 184.8 in | about the same | 39.3 cu ft | +12.8 cu ft |
| Mazda CX-5 | 184.6 in | about the same | 33.7 cu ft | +7.2 cu ft |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 184.4 in | - | 26.5 cu ft | - |
| Subaru Forester | 183.3 in | -1.1 in | 29.6 cu ft | +3.1 cu ft |
| Hyundai Tucson | 182.3 in | -2.1 in | 38.7 cu ft | +12.2 cu ft |
| GMC Terrain | 181.0 in | -3.4 in | 29.8 cu ft | +3.3 cu ft |
| Toyota RAV4 | 181.0 in | -3.4 in | 37.8 cu ft | +11.3 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
S FWD.
- Front legroom
- 40.2 inMore than 9% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Rear legroom
- 40.2 inMore than 76% of 167 SUVs (2026).
- Front headroom
- 39.5 inMore than 35% of 169 SUVs (2026).
- Rear headroom
- 39.7 inMore than 75% of 168 SUVs (2026).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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