Kia Sportage size comparisons
The Sportage is Kia’s best-selling model here in the UK, and it’s not hard to understand why. But how does its size compare to rival models?
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Owning a used Kia Sportage should be on your bucket list this year, with its muscular, rugged look appealing to those who favour the SUV body style.
The Sportage sits comfortably in the top 10 UK car sales charts and is a popular choice for its size, reliability, technology and, of course, Kia’s industry-leading seven-year warranty.
In terms of size, the Sportage is Kia’s fourth-biggest SUV worldwide behind the Telluride, Carnival and the Kia Sorento.
Neither the Telluride nor Carnival are available in the UK, however, so the Sportage is the second-largest SUV Kia sells here.
Kia Sportage size comparison
There are currently six versions of the Kia Sportage:
Sportage XL
Sportage S
Sportage EX
Sportage GT-Line
Sportage GT-Line S
Sportage X-Line
All six versions have the same dimensions, with the one exception being the ground clearance of the Sportage X-Line.
Length: 4,515mm
Width: 1,865mm
Height: 1,645mm
Wheelbase: 2,670mm
Boot space (rear seats upright): 540 litres
The Sportage X-Line has a ground clearance of 187mm in comparison to the 170mm of the other versions.
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What is the Kia Sportage comparable to?
If we’re looking at which cars are comparable to the Kia Sportage, let’s start with its main competitors. Who are they?
Competitors of the Kia Sportage include the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Let’s check how the Sportage fares against each of them in terms of size.
Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Sportage
Hyundai Tucson dimensions:
Length: 4,500mm
Width: 1,850mm
Height: 1,660mm
Wheelbase: 2,670mm
Boot space (rear seats upright): 513 litres
Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Sportage
Toyota RAV4 dimensions:
Length: 4,565mmWidth: 1,845mm
Height: 1,675mm
Wheelbase: 2,690mm
Boot space (behind rear seats): 580 litres
Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sportage
Honda CR-V dimensions:
Length: 4,570mm
Width: 1,855mm
Height: 1,680mm
Wheelbase: 2,665mm
Boot space (rear seats upright): 570 litres
The Honda CR-V is technically the biggest out of the four, but it’s only one inch taller than the Kia Sportage.
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What car is similar to a Kia Sportage?
The Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are all very similar to the Kia Sportage.
All four cars are mid-size, reliable SUVs with comfortable interiors.
Both the Toyota RAV4 and Kia Sportage share similarities that include fuel-efficient engines, advanced safety features and a wide range of trim features.
However, the RAV4 is usually more expensive, which is worth thinking about If you’re on a budget.
The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage both offer a variety of engines, including petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Where they differ is the Tucson’s slightly larger interior space, although it is more expensive than the Kia Sportage.
The Sportage has plenty of cabin room, however, with spacious head and legroom for taller passengers.
Both the Kia Sportage and Honda CR-V offer a variety of exciting optional features, including a wireless charging pad, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a panoramic sunroof.
In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V comes with a more generous 570 litres, which will suit most bulky loads.
However, the Kia Sportage’s boot capacity of 540 litres gives you ample room to easily store two large suitcases, a golf bag, or a foldable pushchair.