Kia Sportage vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Chevrolet Equinox
- 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
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 8.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 183.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.0 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 40 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 8.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 183.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.0 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 40 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 183.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,393 lb | 40 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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