Dodge Nitro vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Kia Sportage
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 5.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 512 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 512 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 5.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 176.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 64.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 105.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,535 lb | 512 lb |
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