2024 Volkswagen Tiguan dimensions & size guide

While the Tiguan is celebrated for its premium European road manners, it faces its toughest test against the segment's utility benchmark. You can see how they compare in our 2024 VW Tiguan vs. 2022 Honda CR-V size comparison to see if the Honda’s massive boot still beats the VW’s refined new layout.

At 4,539 mm long, 1,842 mm wide and 1,658 mm tall, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan sits in that sweet spot between compact and mid-size SUV. It’s large enough for family life yet easy to manoeuvre thanks to an 11.7 m turning circle. The 2,677 mm wheelbase gives it well-balanced proportions and a confident stance. The new design is smoother and rounder than before, with gentle surfacing that hints at Volkswagen’s electric ID range.

The styling is both familiar and fresh. Slim LED headlights now flow into a full-width front light bar, while subtle body creases add definition without fuss. It’s a confident, understated look and the sort of design that feels premium without trying too hard. In person, it appears slightly sportier than the outgoing model yet still recognisably Tiguan.

Inside, quality takes a clear step forward. The dashboard layout is modern and uncluttered, featuring a large central touchscreen and crisp digital controls that are easier to use than before. There’s a touch of ID.4 influence here, but controls for key functions remain physical where it matters. The driving position is spot-on: high enough for a commanding view, yet still car-like in comfort and precision.

Practicality remains one of the VW Tiguan’s strongest suits. With 652 litres of boot space, it’s among the best in its class. The rear seats slide and recline to balance legroom and luggage capacity, and folding them creates a long, flat load floor ideal for bulkier items. Wide-opening doors, a low loading sill and clever storage cubbies make everyday life easier. Whether it’s school runs, commuting or long-distance travel, the Volkswagen Tiguan (2024) feels built for real-world use.

Out on the road, the Tiguan feels composed and mature. The ride is supple, ironing out bumps smoothly, and the steering is light but accurate. The longer wheelbase gives it a settled, planted feel on the motorway, yet it’s still surprisingly nimble in town. Having driven both the Tiguan and the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 (2020), the similarities in balance and refinement are clear, though the Tiguan keeps that familiar, reassuring character of a conventional engine.

Available with petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, the Tiguan offers a wide spread of performance and efficiency. The ICE and hybrid models weigh around 1,599 kg, while the PHEV increases to 1,866 kg, trading a little extra mass for near-silent electric running and impressive low-speed response. Whatever the setup, the Volkswagen Tiguan (2024) remains quietly confident, it’s smooth, predictable and genuinely relaxing to drive.

The result is an SUV that feels perfectly judged for modern life. It’s refined without being overly complex, spacious without feeling bulky, and built with the sort of solidity that has long defined Volkswagen.