Kia Soul vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Honda HR-V
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.1 in shorter (163.0 in vs 169.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 0.3 in taller (63.5 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 60 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.1 in shorter (163.0 in vs 169.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 60 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 169.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 63.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 2,999 lb | 60 lb |
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