Spec Sizes

Kia Soul vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Subaru Crosstrek

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

Side view
  • Length163.0 in
  • Height63.0 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight2,714 lb – 2,837 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Soul is 12.2 in shorter (163.0 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in taller (63.0 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 334 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,109 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 334 lb heavier (2,776 lb vs 3,109 lb)
  3. Length: Kia Soul is 12.2 in shorter (163.0 in vs 175.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SoulSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length163.0 in175.2 in12.2 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in0.8 in
Height63.0 in63.6 in0.6 in
Wheelbase101.2 in103.7 in2.5 in
Ground clearance5.9 in8.7 in2.8 in
Curb weight2,776 lb3,109 lb334 lb

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