Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Kia Sportage

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.6 in
  • Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
  • Wheelbase98.0 in
  • Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,119 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Kia Sportage width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in shorter (166.6 in vs 171.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 365 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,373 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 365 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,373 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.5 in)
  3. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in shorter (166.6 in vs 171.3 in)
  5. Height: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Kia Sportage
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota RAV4Kia SportageDifference
Length166.6 in171.3 in4.7 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in2.6 in
Height65.9 in66.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase98.0 in103.5 in5.5 in
Curb weight3,008 lb3,373 lb365 lb

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