Kia Soul vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Kia Seltos
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,714 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 9.0 in shorter (163.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Seltos is 0.6 in taller (63.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Seltos is 357 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Seltos is 357 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Length: Kia Soul is 9.0 in shorter (163.0 in vs 172.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Kia Seltos is 0.6 in taller (63.0 in vs 63.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 172.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 63.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 7.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,776 lb | 3,133 lb | 357 lb |
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