Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Kia Sportage
- Length177.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,720 lb
- Width71.7 in – 72.7 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 20.9 in shorter (177.3 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 4.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 20.9 in shorter (177.3 in vs 156.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,227 lb)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 4.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 20.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 156.4 in | 20.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,607 lb | 3,227 lb | 380 lb |
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