Spec Sizes

Kia Sorento vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Subaru Ascent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height66.3 in – 66.5 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight3,810 lb – 4,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.4 in
  • Subaru Ascent width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 440 lb heavier (4,077 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 440 lb heavier (4,077 lb vs 4,517 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 71.6 in)
  4. Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 196.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 1.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoSubaru AscentDifference
Length189.0 in196.8 in7.8 in
Width74.4 in76.0 in1.6 in
Height66.4 in71.6 in5.2 in
Wheelbase109.4 in113.8 in4.4 in
Ground clearance7.3 in8.7 in1.4 in
Curb weight4,077 lb4,517 lb440 lb

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