Kia Sorento vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Nissan Xterra
- 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
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.3 in taller (69.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 262 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,895 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 262 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,895 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.3 in taller (69.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 178.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 74.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 3,895 lb | 262 lb |
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