Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Forester
- Length156.4 in – 170.3 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase92.9 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,352 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.8 in shorter (163.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 172 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 11.8 in shorter (163.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 172 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.4 in | 175.2 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 62.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 99.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,058 lb | 172 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 156.4 in – 170.3 in).
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