Nissan Xterra vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Kia Sorento
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 262 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 262 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 179.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 73.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 69.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 4,156 lb | 262 lb |
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