Spec Sizes

Kia Sportage vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Crosstrek

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

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Kia Sportage is 1.0 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 638 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,159 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 638 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,159 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Height: Kia Sportage is 1.0 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SportageSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length176.4 in175.2 in1.2 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in2.9 in
Height64.6 in63.6 in1.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in103.7 in1.4 in
Ground clearance6.6 in8.7 in2.1 in
Curb weight3,797 lb3,159 lb638 lb

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