2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan comes in only 2.2 cm shorter than 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, meaning they're very comparable in length. You might notice the 9 cm width difference when parking; the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan standing a substantial 15.3 cm taller than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 2.5 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm (+2.2)
453.9 cm
Height
150.7 cm
166 cm (+15.3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
184.2 cm (+9)
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
N/A (+2.5)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
267.6 cm (+0.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 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
Both measurements tip in favour of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a significant 131 L larger boot and a gigantic 600 L (VDA) bigger total capacity when the seats are folded.
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.
521 L
652 L (+131)
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.
1,050 L
1,650 L (+600)
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.
154.8 L per m
220.6 L per m (+65.8)
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.
88.4 L per m²
119.8 L per m² (+31.4)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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.
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Both the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which has a 1.6 m tighter turning circle than the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. This 610 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
11.7 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,710 kg (+610)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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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