Subaru Ascent vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Kia Sorento
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (196.8 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 560 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 560 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.5 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (196.8 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 110.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 189.0 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 74.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 68.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 110.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 3,957 lb | 560 lb |
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