Kia Sportage vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Chevrolet Equinox

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.3 in
  • Height66.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Curb weight3,225 lb – 3,521 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sportage is 17.5 in shorter (171.3 in vs 188.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Sportage is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.6 in taller (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 112.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 298 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,671 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Kia Sportage is 17.5 in shorter (171.3 in vs 188.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 298 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,671 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 112.5 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.6 in taller (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
  5. Width: Kia Sportage is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia SportageKia Sportage is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia SportageKia Sportage is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia SportageBased on length × width (Kia Sportage)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SportageChevrolet EquinoxDifference
Length171.3 in188.8 in17.5 in
Width70.9 in71.4 in0.5 in
Height66.7 in69.3 in2.6 in
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in9.0 in
Curb weight3,373 lb3,671 lb298 lb

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