Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Forester
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.3 in shorter (171.3 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.7 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 229 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 229 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.3 in shorter (171.3 in vs 176.6 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.7 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 176.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 65.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 99.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,150 lb | 229 lb |
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