Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sportage
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 36 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,433 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.4 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 36 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,433 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 175.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 64.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,468 lb | 3,433 lb | 36 lb |
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