Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length150.4 in – 162.5 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase92.9 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb – 3,352 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width71.7 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 20.9 in shorter (156.4 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 4.1 in narrower (68.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,607 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 20.9 in shorter (156.4 in vs 177.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,607 lb)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 4.1 in narrower (68.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 20.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156.4 in | 177.3 in | 20.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 72.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 103.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | 3,607 lb | 380 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.4 in – 162.5 in).
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