Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Toyota RAV4
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,596 lb – 3,997 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 254 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 254 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage 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 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sportage — Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 181.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 65.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 6.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,543 lb | 254 lb |
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