Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Kia Sportage

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,113 lb – 3,230 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Kia Sportage width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.0 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Kia Sportage is 1.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 364 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,535 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 364 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,535 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.0 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Height: Kia Sportage is 1.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.8 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 176.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Kia Sportage
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.0 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekKia SportageDifference
Length175.8 in176.4 in0.6 in
Width71.0 in73.0 in2.0 in
Height63.6 in64.8 in1.2 in
Wheelbase104.9 in105.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.7 in6.6 in2.1 in
Curb weight3,172 lb3,535 lb364 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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