Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sportage
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 44 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,312 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 64.4 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 44 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,312 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 175.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 64.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,312 lb | 44 lb |
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