BMW X1 vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Seltos
- Length177.2 in
- Height64.6 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,750 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 5.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.0 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 618 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 618 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 5.2 in shorter (177.2 in vs 172.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.0 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 172.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 63.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 103.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 3,133 lb | 618 lb |
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