BMW X1 vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Kia Soul
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 11.8 in shorter (174.8 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 0.5 in taller (63.5 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 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 874 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 2,776 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 874 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 2,776 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 11.8 in shorter (174.8 in vs 163.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.8 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 | 174.8 in | 163.0 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 63.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 5.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 2,776 lb | 874 lb |
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