Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,466 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.5 in taller (64.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 611 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 611 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.5 in taller (64.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 184.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 67.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,923 lb | 611 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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