Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sorento

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

Side view
  • Length175.2 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,095 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.1 in
  • Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (175.2 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 5.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Kia Sorento is 4.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 1,064 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 4,156 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 1,064 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 4,156 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Forester is 5.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 73.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.7 in)
  4. Height: Kia Sorento is 4.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.7 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (175.2 in vs 179.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sorento
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 5.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterKia SorentoDifference
Length175.2 in179.8 in4.6 in
Width68.1 in73.8 in5.7 in
Height65.0 in69.7 in4.7 in
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in7.3 in
Curb weight3,093 lb4,156 lb1,064 lb

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