Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Tiguan III vs Kia Sportage NQ5: size comparison
- Length Tiguan III 36 mm1 in longer
- Width Sportage NQ5 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height Sportage NQ5 10 mm0.4 in taller
- Boot Tiguan III 61 L2.2 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 36 mm1 in longer, 23 mm0.9 in narrower and 10 mm0.4 in lower than the Sportage NQ5. Its wheelbase is 1 mm0.0 in longer.
| Dimension | Tiguan III | Sportage NQ5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,551 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,551 mm | 4,515 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,515 mm | +36 mm+1 in +0.8% |
| Width | 1,842 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,842 mm | 1,865 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,865 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.2% |
| Height | 1,640 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,640 mm | 1,650 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,650 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,681 mm | 2,680 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,680 mm | +1 mm+0.0 in |
| Footprint | 8.38 m²90.2 sq ft90.2 sq ft8.38 m² | 8.42 m²90.6 sq ft90.6 sq ft8.42 m² | −0.04 m²−0.4 sq ft −0.4% |
| Boot | 652 L23.0 cu ft23.0 cu ft652 L | 591 L20.9 cu ft20.9 cu ft591 L | +61 L+2.2 cu ft +10.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,599–1,879 kg3,525–4,142 lb3,525–4,142 lb1,599–1,879 kg | 1,526–1,905 kg3,364–4,200 lb3,364–4,200 lb1,526–1,905 kg | +73 kg+161 lb +4.8% |
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
Sportage NQ5
- Single garage
- Tight 985 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 568 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 485 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 318 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Tiguan III or the Kia Sportage NQ5?
The Kia Sportage NQ5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Tiguan III is 36 mm longer, 23 mm narrower and 10 mm lower than the Sportage NQ5. Its wheelbase is 1 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen Tiguan III and the Kia Sportage NQ5 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 Kia Sportage NQ5 fits, but it is tight to get out (985 mm to spare in length, 568 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 591 L in the Kia Sportage NQ5 (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.