Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Kia Sportage
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in – 107.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight3,590 lb – 4,250 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (182.0 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in taller (66.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (182.0 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in taller (66.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 176.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 64.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 105.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 6.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,920 lb | 3,535 lb | 385 lb |
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