Volvo XC40 vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Kia Sportage
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 2.2 in shorter (174.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 155 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 155 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 2.2 in shorter (174.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 176.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 6.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,535 lb | 155 lb |
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