Nissan Xterra vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Kia Sorento
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 69.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,269 lb | 4,268 lb | 1 lb |
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