Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Palisade · Kia Sorento
- Length196.1 in
- Height68.9 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight4,127 lb – 4,387 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.2 in shorter (196.1 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Palisade is 0.4 in taller (68.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 300 lb heavier (4,257 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 300 lb heavier (4,257 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.2 in shorter (196.1 in vs 188.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 110.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Palisade · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Palisade | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 188.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 74.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 68.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 110.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,257 lb | 3,957 lb | 300 lb |
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