Kia Niro vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Kia Soul
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 3.1 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 139 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 163.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 3.1 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 139 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 163.0 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,058 lb | 139 lb |
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