Kia Niro vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Subaru Impreza
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Subaru Impreza width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 7.3 in shorter (171.5 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 146 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,051 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 146 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,051 lb)
- Length: Kia Niro is 7.3 in shorter (171.5 in vs 178.8 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 178.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,051 lb | 146 lb |
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