Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Palisade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Hyundai Palisade
- Length189.0 in
- Height66.3 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,810 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Hyundai Palisade width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 196.1 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Palisade is 2.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 302 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 4,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 302 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 4,257 lb)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 77.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 114.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Palisade is 2.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Hyundai Palisade
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Palisade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 196.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 77.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 68.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 114.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,956 lb | 4,257 lb | 302 lb |
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