* Saber-toothed tigers: We have to consider the various species, as they ranged in size. The Smilodon fatalis (the most famous saber-toothed tiger) was about the size of a modern lion, standing about 3 feet tall at the shoulder. However, other species, like Homotherium were taller.
* Ligers: These are the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger. They are the largest cat species in the world, often exceeding 10 feet in length. While their height is impressive, it's often not mentioned as prominently as their length.
Conclusion:
While a liger's length is greater, a saber-toothed tiger of the *Homotherium* species might have been taller at the shoulder. However, we don't have complete skeletal remains for all saber-toothed tiger species, making an accurate comparison difficult.