2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 11.1 cm longer, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The width difference of 5.2 cm is negligible between the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. A 20 cm height difference means the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
453.9 cm
465 cm (+11.1)
Height
166 cm (+20)
146 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm (+5.2)
179 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm (+2.4)
Wheelbase
267.6 cm (+0)
270 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
N/A
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a more accommodating load area than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, with a measurable 56 L (VDA) difference between the two. With its seats down, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has 1,650 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
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.
652 L (+56)
596 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.
1,650 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.
220.6 L per m
N/A
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.
119.8 L per m²
N/A
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.
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 1.3 m tighter than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. At 310 kg heavier, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan sits in a very different weight class to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.7 m (+1.3)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,710 kg (+310)
1,400 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
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.
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports fit in a standard parking space?
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
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 cm
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