BMW X1 vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Niro
- Length177.2 in
- Height64.6 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,750 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.7 in shorter (177.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 4.2 in taller (64.6 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 575 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 575 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Height: BMW X1 is 4.2 in taller (64.6 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.7 in shorter (177.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 171.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 60.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 3,176 lb | 575 lb |
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