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Kia Sportage JA vs Hyundai Tucson JM: size comparison

  • Length Tucson JM 80 mm3 in longer
  • Width Tucson JM 60 mm2 in wider
  • Height Tucson JM 80 mm3 in taller
  • Boot Tucson JM 240 L8.5 cu ft more

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Sportage JA Kia · 1993–2002 · Coupé Sportage JA 4,245 × 1,735 × 1,650 mm13 ft 11 in × 5 ft 8 in × 5 ft 5 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Tucson JM Hyundai · 2004–2009 · SUV Tucson JM 4,325 × 1,795 × 1,730 mm14 ft 2 in × 5 ft 11 in × 5 ft 8 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Sportage JA
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Tucson JM
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,360 mmWheelbase 7 ft 9 inLength 4,245 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,650 mm5 ft 5 inWheelbase 2,630 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,325 mmLength 14 ft 2 in1,730 mm5 ft 8 in

Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The Sportage JA is 80 mm3 in shorter, 60 mm2 in narrower and 80 mm3 in lower than the Tucson JM. Its wheelbase is 270 mm11 in shorter.

DimensionSportage JATucson JMDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,245 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,245 mm4,325 mm14 ft 2 in14 ft 2 in4,325 mm −80 mm−3 in −1.8%
Width1,735 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,735 mm1,795 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,795 mm −60 mm−2 in −3.3%
Height1,650 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,650 mm1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm −80 mm−3 in −4.6%
Wheelbase2,360 mm7 ft 9 in7 ft 9 in2,360 mm2,630 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,630 mm −270 mm−11 in −10.3%
Footprint7.37 m²79.3 sq ft79.3 sq ft7.37 m²7.76 m²83.6 sq ft83.6 sq ft7.76 m² −0.40 m²−4.3 sq ft −5.1%
Boot300 L10.6 cu ft10.6 cu ft300 L540 L19.1 cu ft19.1 cu ft540 L −240 L−8.5 cu ft −44.4%
Kerb weight1,400 kg3,086 lb3,086 lb1,400 kg1,537–1,668 kg3,389–3,677 lb3,389–3,677 lb1,537–1,668 kg −137 kg−302 lb −8.9%

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

Sportage JA

Single garage
Fits 1,255 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 633 mm2 ft 1 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 755 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 383 mm1 ft 3 in each side

Tucson JM

Single garage
Fits 1,175 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 603 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 675 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 353 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Kia Sportage JA or the Hyundai Tucson JM?

The Hyundai Tucson JM is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Sportage JA is 80 mm shorter, 60 mm narrower and 80 mm lower than the Tucson JM. Its wheelbase is 270 mm shorter.

Will the Kia Sportage JA and the Hyundai Tucson JM fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Kia Sportage JA fits with room to open the doors (1,255 mm to spare in length, 633 mm each side). The Hyundai Tucson JM fits with room to open the doors (1,175 mm to spare in length, 603 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

Which has the bigger boot?

The Hyundai Tucson JM: 540 L against 300 L in the Kia Sportage JA (seats up, as quoted by the maker).

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