Kia Sportage vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Wrangler
- 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
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 11.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 95.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 649 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 649 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,961 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 95.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 11.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 163.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 163.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 71.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 95.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 9.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,961 lb | 649 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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