Toyota Highlander vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Kia Sorento
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Kia Sorento width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 356 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,849 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 356 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,849 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in shorter (188.4 in vs 183.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 183.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 3,849 lb | 356 lb |
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