BMW X1 vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Soul
- Length177.2 in
- Height64.6 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,750 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 12.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 165.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.6 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 810 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 2,940 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 810 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 2,940 lb)
- Length: Kia Soul is 12.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 165.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.6 in taller (64.6 in vs 63.0 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 165.2 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 63.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 102.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 2,940 lb | 810 lb |
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