Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length187.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 5.7 in shorter (187.4 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 92 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sorento is 5.7 in shorter (187.4 in vs 193.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 92 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 5.7 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 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 193.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 3,995 lb | 92 lb |
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