Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Kia Sorento
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 107.0 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,655 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.4 in shorter (182.0 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 61 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.4 in shorter (182.0 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 61 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 187.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 66.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,842 lb | 3,903 lb | 61 lb |
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