Kia Sportage vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Kia Seltos
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 2.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (64.4 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 300 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 300 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 2.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (64.4 in vs 63.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 172.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 63.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,133 lb | 300 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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