BMW X1 vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Soul
- Length176.5 in
- Height60.8 in
- Wheelbase108.7 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,527 lb – 3,891 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 13.5 in shorter (176.5 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 2.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 913 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 2,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 913 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 2,797 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 13.5 in shorter (176.5 in vs 163.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 2.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 63.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.5 in | 163.0 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 63.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 5.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,709 lb | 2,797 lb | 913 lb |
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