Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,765 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 12.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 328 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 328 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,863 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 12.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 12.0 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
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 188.4 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 66.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,863 lb | 328 lb |
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