Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Kia Sportage

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Kia Sportage width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sportage is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 171.3 in)
  • Width: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 891 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,379 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 891 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,379 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Kia Sportage is 7.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 171.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
  5. Width: Kia Sportage is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Kia Sportage
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraKia SportageDifference
Length178.7 in171.3 in7.4 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in1.9 in
Height74.9 in66.7 in8.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in2.8 in
Curb weight4,269 lb3,379 lb891 lb

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