as far as size measurements go, i understand they may read differently, but go get inside a GV and then get inside a Sportage, you'll see the difference.

and i'm telling you, the Sportage is sized more in line with the likes of the Cherokee XJ than the GV or Tracker. look at the suspension links, the bolt sizes, look at the bushing joints, r&p, frame rails, etc. the Sportage has a small body with a medium chassis. the only thing this small with a beefier chassis and running gear is the older Montero or Raider and the Vehicross. i've owned my Sportage for 11 years and i've been inside both Trackers and GVs and my Sportage has a LOT more interior room, no matter that the exterior dimensions are 2" less. has more leg room, more head room, more elbow room, and shoulder room. it might have to do with the design of the interior door panels, the seats, the center console, the roof liner, the dash, the steering wheel, i don't know, maybe all of these things, but, to be honest, it is even more roomy than a late 90's Ford Explorer (drove one of them too). the closest thing i can remember riding or driving as far as interior space is concerned, is the Cherokee XJ, which is actually wider with a lower roof line.