Jeep Liberty vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Kia Sportage
- Length174.4 in
- Height71.1 in – 71.9 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight3,648 lb – 4,033 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Kia Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.1 in shorter (174.4 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 468 lb heavier (3,841 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 468 lb heavier (3,841 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.1 in shorter (174.4 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 171.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,841 lb | 3,373 lb | 468 lb |
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