Kia Sportage vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · BMW X1
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,596 lb – 3,997 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 47 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 47 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.0 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 0.8 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 | 176.4 in | 177.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 64.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,750 lb | 47 lb |
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