Nissan Xterra vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Kia Sportage
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 969 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,312 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 969 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,312 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 175.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 64.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 7.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,312 lb | 969 lb |
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