Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,425 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 29.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 4.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 343 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 29.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 156.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 343 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,227 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 4.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.6 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 29.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 156.4 in | 29.5 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 65.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,227 lb | 343 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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