Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Kia Soul

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

Side view
  • Length176.5 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,298 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Kia Soul width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Soul is 11.3 in shorter (176.5 in vs 165.2 in)
  • Width: Kia Soul is 0.1 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in taller (63.6 in vs 63.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 268 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 2,940 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Crosstrek is 268 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 2,940 lb)
  3. Length: Kia Soul is 11.3 in shorter (176.5 in vs 165.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in taller (63.6 in vs 63.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Kia Soul
  • 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

SpecSubaru CrosstrekKia SoulDifference
Length176.5 in165.2 in11.3 in
Width71.0 in70.9 in0.1 in
Height63.6 in63.0 in0.6 in
Wheelbase104.9 in102.4 in2.5 in
Ground clearance8.7 in6.7 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,208 lb2,940 lb268 lb

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