Kia Sportage vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Nissan Xterra
- Length150.4 in – 162.5 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase92.9 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb – 3,352 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 21.6 in shorter (156.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 650 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 650 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,877 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 21.6 in shorter (156.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 21.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156.4 in | 178.0 in | 21.6 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 74.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 104.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | 3,877 lb | 650 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.4 in – 162.5 in).
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