Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sportage
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Kia Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 149 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 149 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 171.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 171.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,379 lb | 149 lb |
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