Chevrolet Trax vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Kia Niro
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,048 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 4.3 in shorter (167.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 4.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 25 lb heavier (3,166 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 4.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 4.3 in shorter (167.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 171.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 60.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 106.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,166 lb | 3,190 lb | 25 lb |
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