BMW X1 vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Niro
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,660 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.3 in shorter (174.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 3.1 in taller (63.5 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 470 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 470 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,190 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 3.1 in taller (63.5 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.3 in shorter (174.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 171.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 60.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,190 lb | 470 lb |
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