Kia Sportage vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · BMW X1
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.9 in taller (64.4 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 217 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 217 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.9 in taller (64.4 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 174.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 63.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,649 lb | 217 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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