Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Toyota RAV4
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 3,521 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in shorter (171.3 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 365 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,008 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 365 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,008 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 98.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in shorter (171.3 in vs 166.6 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 166.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 65.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,008 lb | 365 lb |
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