Kia Sportage vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 0.2 in taller (64.4 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 318 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 318 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 0.2 in taller (64.4 in vs 64.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 177.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 64.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,750 lb | 318 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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