Kia Sportage vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Wrangler
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,596 lb – 3,997 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 12.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.9 in taller (64.6 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 95.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.0 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 9.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 209 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 4,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.0 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 9.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.9 in taller (64.6 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 95.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 12.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 163.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 209 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 4,006 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 12.6 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 3.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 163.8 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 72.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 9.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 4,006 lb | 209 lb |
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