Ford Transit Connect vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Kia Sorento

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.6 in
  • Height79.3 in
  • Wheelbase114.6 in
  • Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,425 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Kia Sorento width74.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Transit Connect is 3.1 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Transit Connect is 3.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Transit Connect is 12.2 in taller (79.3 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 596 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,988 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Transit Connect is 12.2 in taller (79.3 in vs 67.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 596 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,988 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Width: Ford Transit Connect is 3.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Transit Connect is 3.1 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Transit ConnectFord Transit Connect is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Kia Sorento
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit ConnectFord Transit Connect is narrower by 3.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit ConnectBased on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Transit ConnectKia SorentoDifference
Length180.6 in183.7 in3.1 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in3.5 in
Height79.3 in67.1 in12.2 in
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in8.3 in
Ground clearance7.3 in
Curb weight3,393 lb3,988 lb596 lb

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