Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (171.3 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in taller (66.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 369 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 369 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (171.3 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in taller (66.7 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 177.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 66.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,748 lb | 369 lb |
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