Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Kia Sportage
- Length167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,386 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.1 in shorter (167.5 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.1 in shorter (167.5 in vs 156.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,227 lb)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 156.4 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 68.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 98.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,157 lb | 3,227 lb | 70 lb |
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