Kia Niro vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Kia Seltos
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,227 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 0.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 3.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 31 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 3.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 31 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Length: Kia Niro is 0.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 172.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 172.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,133 lb | 31 lb |
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