Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Forester
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,765 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 16 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 16 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 182.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 67.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,519 lb | 16 lb |
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