Kia Niro vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Kia Soul
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,234 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.3 in shorter (171.5 in vs 165.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 2.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 236 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 2,940 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 236 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 2,940 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 2.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.0 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.3 in shorter (171.5 in vs 165.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 6.3 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 Soul — Kia Soul 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 | 165.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,176 lb | 2,940 lb | 236 lb |
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