Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Tiguan III vs Jeep Compass III: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Compass III 86 mm3 in wider
- Height Compass III 14 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Tiguan III 102 L3.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Tiguan III is 3 mm0.1 in longer, 86 mm3 in narrower and 14 mm0.6 in lower than the Compass III. Its wheelbase is 114 mm4 in shorter.
| Dimension | Tiguan III | Compass III | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,551 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,551 mm | 4,548 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,548 mm | +3 mm+0.1 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,842 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,842 mm | 1,928 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,928 mm | −86 mm−3 in −4.5% |
| Height | 1,640 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,640 mm | 1,654 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,654 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,681 mm | 2,795 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,795 mm | −114 mm−4 in −4.1% |
| Footprint | 8.38 m²90.2 sq ft90.2 sq ft8.38 m² | 8.77 m²94.4 sq ft94.4 sq ft8.77 m² | −0.39 m²−4.2 sq ft −4.4% |
| Boot | 652 L23.0 cu ft23.0 cu ft652 L | 550 L19.4 cu ft19.4 cu ft550 L | +102 L+3.6 cu ft +18.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,599–1,879 kg3,525–4,142 lb3,525–4,142 lb1,599–1,879 kg | 1,663 kg3,666 lb3,666 lb1,663 kg | −64 kg−141 lb −3.8% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Tiguan III
- Single garage
- Tight 949 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 579 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 449 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 329 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Compass III
- Single garage
- Tight 952 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 536 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 452 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 286 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Tiguan III or the Jeep Compass III?
The Jeep Compass III is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Tiguan III is 3 mm longer, 86 mm narrower and 14 mm lower than the Compass III. Its wheelbase is 114 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Tiguan III and the Jeep Compass III fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Tiguan III fits, but it is tight to get out (949 mm to spare in length, 579 mm each side). The Jeep Compass III fits, but it is tight to get out (952 mm to spare in length, 536 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Tiguan III: 652 L against 550 L in the Jeep Compass III (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.