Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 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 width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 0.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 40 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 40 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,863 lb)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 0.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 188.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 108.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 3,863 lb | 40 lb |
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