Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Kia Sportage
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 254 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 254 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,797 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sportage — Kia Sportage has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 176.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 64.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,797 lb | 254 lb |
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