Kia Soul vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · BMW i3
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,714 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width70.9 in
- BMW i3 width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 6.0 in shorter (163.0 in vs 157.0 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 1.0 in taller (63.0 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 24 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 2,799 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 6.0 in shorter (163.0 in vs 157.0 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 1.0 in taller (63.0 in vs 62.0 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 24 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 2,799 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 157.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 62.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,776 lb | 2,799 lb | 24 lb |
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