Subaru Forester vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sorento
- Length182.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 0.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 420 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 420 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 110.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 189.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 74.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 110.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 7.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,957 lb | 420 lb |
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