Lion vs tiger: size comparison
A tiger is longer and heavier than a lion, while a lion stands taller. You can visualize the size difference by imagining the tiger stretching out further in length while the lion reaches a higher point at the shoulder.
Biggest vs smallest
1.25× the size
tiger vs lion
- lion
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall · 419 lb (190 kg)
- tiger
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 485 lb (220 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How long are these big cats?
- A lion is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long, while a tiger is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long.
- Which one is taller?
- A lion is 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall, and a tiger is 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall.
- What is the weight difference?
- The lion weighs 419 lb (190 kg), whereas the tiger weighs 485 lb (220 kg).