Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Tiguan III vs Toyota RAV4 XA60: size comparison
- Length RAV4 XA60 49 mm2 in longer
- Width RAV4 XA60 38 mm1 in wider
- Height RAV4 XA60 40 mm2 in taller
- Boot Tiguan III 138 L4.9 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 49 mm2 in shorter, 38 mm1 in narrower and 40 mm2 in lower than the RAV4 XA60. Its wheelbase is 9 mm0.4 in shorter.
| Dimension | Tiguan III | RAV4 XA60 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,551 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,551 mm | 4,600 mm15 ft 1 in15 ft 1 in4,600 mm | −49 mm−2 in −1.1% |
| Width | 1,842 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,842 mm | 1,880 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,880 mm | −38 mm−1 in −2.0% |
| Height | 1,640 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,640 mm | 1,680 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,680 mm | −40 mm−2 in −2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,681 mm | 2,690 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,690 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.3% |
| Footprint | 8.38 m²90.2 sq ft90.2 sq ft8.38 m² | 8.65 m²93.1 sq ft93.1 sq ft8.65 m² | −0.27 m²−2.9 sq ft −3.1% |
| Boot | 652 L23.0 cu ft23.0 cu ft652 L | 514 L18.2 cu ft18.2 cu ft514 L | +138 L+4.9 cu ft +26.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,599–1,879 kg3,525–4,142 lb3,525–4,142 lb1,599–1,879 kg | 1,655 kg3,649 lb3,649 lb1,655 kg | −56 kg−123 lb −3.4% |
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
RAV4 XA60
- Single garage
- Tight 900 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 560 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 400 mm1 ft 4 in to spare in length, 310 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Tiguan III or the Toyota RAV4 XA60?
The Toyota RAV4 XA60 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Tiguan III is 49 mm shorter, 38 mm narrower and 40 mm lower than the RAV4 XA60. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Tiguan III and the Toyota RAV4 XA60 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 Toyota RAV4 XA60 fits, but it is tight to get out (900 mm to spare in length, 560 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 514 L in the Toyota RAV4 XA60 (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.
