Jeep Liberty vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Kia Sportage

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.4 in
  • Height71.1 in – 71.9 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance9.4 in – 9.5 in
  • Curb weight3,821 lb – 4,033 lb
Front / width
  • 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 549 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,379 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 549 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,379 lb)
  2. Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.8 in taller (71.5 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Kia Sportage is 3.1 in shorter (174.4 in vs 171.3 in)
  4. Width: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.9 in)
  5. 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 SportageKia Sportage is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Kia Sportage
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia SportageKia Sportage is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia SportageBased on length × width (Kia Sportage)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep LibertyKia SportageDifference
Length174.4 in171.3 in3.1 in
Width71.6 in70.9 in0.7 in
Height71.5 in66.7 in4.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in0.8 in
Ground clearance9.4 in
Curb weight3,927 lb3,379 lb549 lb

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