Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Kia Sportage
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.5 in taller (64.9 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 106 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,312 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 106 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,312 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.5 in taller (64.9 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 175.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 64.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 3,312 lb | 106 lb |
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