2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured front to rear bumper, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan by just 9.1 cm, making the length difference between them marginal. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan’s 6.1 cm width advantage over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan towers in height over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan by 22.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 2.4 cm longer wheelbase than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+9.1)
453.9 cm
Height
143.5 cm
166 cm (+22.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
184.2 cm (+6.1)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm (+2.4)
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
267.6 cm (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
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 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan has 371 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is below average for its segment, while the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has 652 L under the VDA system. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1,650 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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.
N/A
652 L
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.
N/A
1,650 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
371 L
N/A
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.
N/A
220.6 L per m
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.
N/A
119.8 L per m²
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. You’ll appreciate the 0.8 m tighter turning circle of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. At 370 kg lighter, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m
11.7 m (+0.8)
Curb weight
1,340 kg
1,710 kg (+370)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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 Sedan
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 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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