Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Toyota RAV4
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.8 in shorter (171.3 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in taller (66.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 110 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 9.8 in shorter (171.3 in vs 181.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 110 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in taller (66.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.7 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 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 181.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 67.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,489 lb | 110 lb |
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