Spec Sizes

Kia Sorento vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Honda CR-V

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

Side view
  • Length179.8 in
  • Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Curb weight4,057 lb – 4,255 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
  • Honda CR-V width70.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 181.4 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 3.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Height: Kia Sorento is 3.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 750 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,406 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 750 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,406 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Sorento is 3.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.2 in)
  3. Width: Honda CR-V is 3.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.3 in)
  5. Length: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 181.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 3.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoHonda CR-VDifference
Length179.8 in181.4 in1.6 in
Width73.8 in70.2 in3.5 in
Height69.7 in66.2 in3.5 in
Wheelbase106.7 in103.3 in3.4 in
Curb weight4,156 lb3,406 lb750 lb

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