BMW i3 vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Kia Seltos
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 15.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 1.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Seltos is 201 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 15.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Seltos is 201 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 1.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 172.0 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 63.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 103.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 7.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,133 lb | 201 lb |
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