BMW X1 vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Sportage
- Length175.5 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,554 lb – 3,713 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.9 in shorter (175.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in taller (62.9 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 99 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in taller (62.9 in vs 64.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 99 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.9 in shorter (175.5 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.5 in | 176.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 64.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,634 lb | 3,535 lb | 99 lb |
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