BMW X1 vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Seltos
- Length175.4 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 0.7 in taller (62.9 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 488 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 488 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 172.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 63.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 3,133 lb | 488 lb |
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