Jeep Wrangler vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Kia Seltos

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.8 in
  • Height73.6 in
  • Wheelbase96.8 in
  • Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
  • Curb weight3,948 lb – 4,222 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.8 in
  • Kia Seltos width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Wrangler is 5.2 in shorter (166.8 in vs 172.0 in)
  • Width: Kia Seltos is 2.9 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Jeep Wrangler is 10.0 in taller (73.6 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 103.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.0 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 7.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 953 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,133 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.0 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 7.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 953 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,133 lb)
  3. Height: Jeep Wrangler is 10.0 in taller (73.6 in vs 63.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 103.5 in)
  5. Width: Kia Seltos is 2.9 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Kia Seltos
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia SeltosKia Seltos is narrower by 2.9 in
  • More ground clearanceJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler has 3.0 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep WranglerKia SeltosDifference
Length166.8 in172.0 in5.2 in
Width73.8 in70.9 in2.9 in
Height73.6 in63.6 in10.0 in
Wheelbase96.8 in103.5 in6.7 in
Ground clearance10.3 in7.3 in3.0 in
Curb weight4,085 lb3,133 lb953 lb

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