Kia Seltos vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Seltos · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length172.0 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,317 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 4.5 in shorter (172.0 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 75 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 4.5 in shorter (172.0 in vs 176.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 75 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.9 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Seltos · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.0 in | 176.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 63.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,133 lb | 3,208 lb | 75 lb |
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