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Kia Sorento Specs

Since 2003 the Sorento has grown 9.1″ in length and shed 293 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 2003–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Kia Sorento is 189″ long, 74.8″ wide and 66.9″ tall on a 110.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,962 lb. At 15.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Kia Sorento generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2016, when the new car was 3.9″ longer than the 2011–2015 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2011: 635 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 2021, is 1.2″ longer than the 2016–2020 one.

FIG.01·Kia Sorento dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2006179.9″73.2″71.3″107.1″4,255 lb
2007–2009180.7″74″71.3″106.7″4,462 lb
2011–2015183.9″74.4″67.3″106.3″3,827 lb
2016–2020187.8″74.4″67.3″109.4″3,924 lb
2021–2026189″74.8″66.9″110.6″3,882 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Sorento year by year

FIG.02·Kia Sorento dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026189″74.8″110.6″3,962 lb3
2025189″74.8″110.6″3,962 lb3
2024189″74.8″110.6″3,962 lb3
2023189″74.8″110.6″3,962 lb3
2022189″74.8″110.6″3,962 lb3
2021189″74.8″110.6″3,882 lb2
2020189″74.4″109.4″4,028 lb2
2019189″74.4″109.4″3,955 lb3
2018187.8″74.4″109.4″3,915 lb6
2017187.8″74.4″109.4″3,915 lb6
2016187.8″74.4″109.4″3,915 lb6
2015184.3″74.4″106.3″3,924 lb4
2014184.3″74.4″106.3″3,924 lb4
2013183.9″74.4″106.3″3,924 lb4
2012183.9″74.4″106.3″3,827 lb2
2011183.9″74.4″106.3″3,827 lb2
2009180.7″74″106.7″4,462 lb1
2008180.7″74″106.7″4,462 lb1
2007180.7″74″106.7″4,462 lb1
2006179.9″73.2″107.1″4,367 lb2
2005179.9″73.2″107.1″4,277 lb2
2004179.9″73.2″107.1″4,277 lb2
2003179.9″73.2″107.1″4,255 lb2
ROWS 23·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Sorento on the used market

In 1,629 Sorento listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2015 car is the most common: 648 of them (40%), at an average asking price of $5,568. The current 2021–2026 car averages $25,297. ForCar visitors have decoded 348 Sorento VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2019 and 2025.

FIG.05·Kia Sorento generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2021–202619712%$25,29749,308 mi
2016–202063439%$9,523120,675 mi
2011–201564840%$5,568146,109 mi
2007–2009845%$3,394147,268 mi
2003–2006654%$2,828158,997 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Sorento fit

FIG.02·Kia Sorento — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Kia Sorento against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,068 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.8″73.2″+1.6″
Wheelbase110.6″109.8″+0.8″
Curb weight3,962 lb3,825 lb+137 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Sorento against its rivals

Next to the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, the Sorento is the longest and the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Kia Sorento against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Kia Sorento (this car)2026189″74.8″3,962 lb
Toyota RAV42027181.9″73.2″3,832 lb
Honda CR-V2026184.6″73.6″3,580 lb
Mazda CX-52027184.6″74.4″3,851 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Sorento bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Sorento are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Sorento or the Toyota RAV4?

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is 7.1″ shorter and 130 lb lighter than the 2026 Sorento.

How much does a used Sorento cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,828 for the 2003–2006 car to $25,297 for the 2021–2026 one, across 1,629 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 23 Sorento model years, 2003 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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