Kia Niro vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,227 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.0 in shorter (171.5 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 44 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.0 in shorter (171.5 in vs 176.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 44 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 176.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,208 lb | 44 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.