Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Toyota Highlander
- Length180.7 in
- Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,149 lb – 4,387 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.7 in shorter (180.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in taller (69.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 118 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.7 in shorter (180.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 118 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in taller (69.7 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 188.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 75.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 68.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,268 lb | 4,150 lb | 118 lb |
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