Spec Sizes

Kia Soul vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Subaru Crosstrek

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

Side view
  • Length165.2 in
  • Height63.0 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.7 in
  • Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Soul is 10.6 in shorter (165.2 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Soul is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.0 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 (102.4 in vs 104.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 271 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,190 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 271 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,190 lb)
  3. Length: Kia Soul is 10.6 in shorter (165.2 in vs 175.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.9 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Crosstrek 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 10.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SoulSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length165.2 in175.8 in10.6 in
Width70.9 in71.0 in0.1 in
Height63.0 in63.6 in0.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in104.9 in2.5 in
Ground clearance6.7 in8.7 in2.0 in
Curb weight2,919 lb3,190 lb271 lb

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