Kia Sportage vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Cherokee
- 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
- Jeep Cherokee width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.1 in shorter (156.4 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,157 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.1 in shorter (156.4 in vs 167.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,157 lb)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156.4 in | 167.5 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 69.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 101.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | 3,157 lb | 70 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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