Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Toyota Highlander
- Length183.5 in – 183.9 in
- Height66.9 in – 67.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,763 lb – 4,131 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in narrower (74.2 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 258 lb heavier (3,947 lb vs 4,205 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 258 lb heavier (3,947 lb vs 4,205 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.6 in taller (67.1 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 188.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 75.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 68.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,947 lb | 4,205 lb | 258 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.5 in – 183.9 in).
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