Kia Sportage vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Cherokee
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 7.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 526 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 526 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 7.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 182.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 2.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee 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 7.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 182.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 66.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,959 lb | 526 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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