2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan would require an extra 18.4 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2025 Honda HR‑V. The width difference of 5.2 cm is negligible between the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan stands 7.8 cm taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, which may offer a slightly easier entry point and potentially more headroom. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan adds only 6.6 cm to the 2025 Honda HR‑V’s wheelbase.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
453.9 cm (+18.4)
Height
158.2 cm
166 cm (+7.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
184.2 cm (+5.2)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
N/A (+6.6)
Wheelbase
261 cm
267.6 cm (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 333 L lead in the boot and a large 361 L (VDA) advantage with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
319 L
652 L (+333)
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,289 L
1,650 L (+361)
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
151.2 L per m
220.6 L per m (+69.4)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
84.5 L per m²
119.8 L per m² (+35.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
319 L
126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,289 L
219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.4 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is 330 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m
11.7 m (+0.4)
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,710 kg (+330)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑V parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 cm
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