Subaru Forester vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Kia Sportage
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.1 in shorter (181.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.1 in shorter (181.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.1 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 2.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 176.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 64.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,797 lb | — |
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