Kia Seltos vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Seltos · BMW X1
- Length172.0 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,317 lb
- Width70.9 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.5 in shorter (172.0 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 0.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 501 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 501 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.5 in shorter (172.0 in vs 175.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 0.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 62.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Seltos · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.0 in | 175.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 62.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,133 lb | 3,634 lb | 501 lb |
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