Kia Sportage vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Chevrolet TrailBlazer

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 weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Chevrolet TrailBlazer width74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sportage is 20.5 in shorter (171.3 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Sportage is 3.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 74.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.0 in taller (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 113.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1,131 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 4,510 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1,131 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 4,510 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Sportage is 20.5 in shorter (171.3 in vs 191.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 113.0 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.0 in taller (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Width: Kia Sportage is 3.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 74.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia SportageKia Sportage is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia SportageKia Sportage is narrower by 3.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia SportageBased on length × width (Kia Sportage)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SportageChevrolet TrailBlazerDifference
Length171.3 in191.8 in20.5 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in3.8 in
Height66.7 in71.7 in5.0 in
Wheelbase103.5 in113.0 in9.5 in
Ground clearance7.8 in
Curb weight3,379 lb4,510 lb1,131 lb

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