Jeep Liberty vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Kia Sportage
- Length176.9 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.7 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,985 lb – 4,269 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Kia Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (176.9 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 749 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 749 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (176.9 in vs 171.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 171.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,127 lb | 3,379 lb | 749 lb |
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