Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sportage
- Length175.2 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,125 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 18.8 in shorter (175.2 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 102 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 18.8 in shorter (175.2 in vs 156.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 102 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,227 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.6 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 156.4 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,125 lb | 3,227 lb | 102 lb |
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