Kia Sportage vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Cherokee
- 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
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.9 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.6 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 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 182.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 66.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,920 lb | 385 lb |
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