Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.8 in
- Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,057 lb – 4,255 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width71.7 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 436 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,720 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 436 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,720 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 177.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 177.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 66.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 3,720 lb | 436 lb |
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