2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2020 Tesla Model Y

Volkswagen Tiguan

2024

Tesla Model Y

2020

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Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is about 3.5 cm taller than the 2020 Tesla Model Y, while the 2020 Tesla Model Y is about 25.1 cm longer and 7.8 cm wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Length: 4539 mm
Height: 1658 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1842 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2677 mm

Length: 4790 mm
Height: 1623 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1920 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2129 mm
Ground clearance: 168 mm
Wheelbase: 2890 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 652 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 854 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 2041 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has a wheelbase about 21.3 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan weighs about 302 kg less than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan needs about 0.4 m less space to turn than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.7 m
Curb weight: 1599 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.1 m
Curb weight: 1901 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2020 Tesla Model Y against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2020 Tesla Model Y

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Car width (exc. mirrors)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan by 25.1 cm (9.9 in). The 2020 Tesla Model Y is wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan by 7.8 cm (3.1 in). The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is taller than the 2020 Tesla Model Y by 3.5 cm (1.4 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has a VDA seats up rating of 652 L. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has an SAE/EPA rating of 854 L and SAE/EPA rating of 2,041 L.

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y seat more passengers?

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2020 Tesla Model Y both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is heavier: the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is 302 kg (666 lb) heavier than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.7 m (38.4 ft) compared with 12.1 m (39.7 ft) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y. In tight spaces, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.7 m (38.4 ft) versus 12.1 m (39.7 ft) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter at 453.9 cm (178.7 in) versus 479 cm (188.6 in) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower at 184.2 cm (72.5 in) versus 192 cm (75.6 in) for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.