Spec Sizes

Kia Sportage vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.3 in
  • Height66.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sportage is 7.4 in shorter (171.3 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.2 in taller (66.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 891 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 4,269 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 891 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 4,269 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.2 in taller (66.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  3. Length: Kia Sportage is 7.4 in shorter (171.3 in vs 178.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Width: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SportageNissan XterraDifference
Length171.3 in178.7 in7.4 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in1.9 in
Height66.7 in74.9 in8.2 in
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in2.8 in
Curb weight3,379 lb4,269 lb891 lb

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