Kia Soul vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Honda HR-V
- Length165.2 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.5 in shorter (165.2 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 0.2 in taller (63.0 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda HR-V is 105 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda HR-V is 105 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,024 lb)
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.5 in shorter (165.2 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 5.5 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 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.2 in | 170.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 63.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,919 lb | 3,024 lb | 105 lb |
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