Spec Sizes

Kia Seltos vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Seltos · Volvo XC40

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.0 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,317 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Volvo XC40 width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Seltos is 2.2 in shorter (172.0 in vs 174.2 in)
  • Width: Kia Seltos is 2.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 601 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,734 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 601 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,734 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.3 in)
  3. Width: Kia Seltos is 2.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.4 in)
  5. Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Seltos · garage fit for Volvo XC40
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 2.8 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SeltosVolvo XC40Difference
Length172.0 in174.2 in2.2 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in2.8 in
Height63.6 in65.3 in1.7 in
Wheelbase103.5 in106.4 in2.9 in
Ground clearance7.3 in8.3 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,133 lb3,734 lb601 lb

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