Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Kia Sorento
- Length177.2 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,549 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.6 in shorter (177.2 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 409 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 409 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.6 in shorter (177.2 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 179.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 4,156 lb | 409 lb |
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