Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Toyota RAV4
- Length150.4 in – 162.5 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase92.9 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb – 3,352 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.8 in shorter (156.4 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 350 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 2,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 350 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 2,877 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.8 in shorter (156.4 in vs 166.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 98.0 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 9.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- 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 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156.4 in | 166.2 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 98.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | 2,877 lb | 350 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.4 in – 162.5 in).
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