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2021 Kia Seltos dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

172.0in long

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172.0 in long103.5 in wheelbase63.6 intall70.9 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 136 SUVs (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Kia Seltos: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, EX AWD, SX AWD172.0 in70.9 in70.9 in63.6 in103.5 in7.2 in34.8 ft
S Turbo AWD, SX Turbo AWD172.0 in70.9 in70.9 in63.6 in103.5 in7.2 in34.8 ft
2021 Kia Seltos: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
LX AWD, EX AWD3,087 lb
S FWD2,948 lb
S AWD, SX AWD3,317 lb
S Turbo AWD, SX Turbo AWD3,202 lb
2021 Kia Seltos: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, SX AWD26.6 cu ft62.8 cu ft99.6 cu ft41.4 in38.0 in40.0 in38.4 in
EX AWD26.6 cu ft62.8 cu ft99.6 cu ft41.4 in38.0 in38.5 in38.4 in
S Turbo AWD, SX Turbo AWD26.6 cu ft62.8 cu ft99.6 cu ft41.4 in38.0 in40.0 in38.4 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,948 lb
Kilograms
1,337 kg
US tons
1.5 tons

S FWD. All trims: 2,948 lb to 3,317 lb.

Heavier than 4% of 139 SUVs (2021).

Garage fit

2021 Kia Seltos in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes92.0 in36.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes116.0 in48.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes68.0 in84.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes116.0 in108.5 in
2021 Kia Seltos through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.1 in20.4 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.1 in20.4 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 92.0 in spare length. 36.5 in each side.
  • Door: 37.1 in spare width. 20.4 in above the roof.

Size class

Subcompact SUV.

Longer than 9% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 26.6 cu ft. More than 55% of 140 SUVs (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Kia Seltos and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs SeltosCargo, seats upvs Seltos
Subaru Crosstrek176.5 in+4.5 in20.8 cu ft-5.8 cu ft
Kia Sportage176.4 in+4.4 in30.7 cu ft+4.1 cu ft
Mazda CX-30173.0 in+1.0 in20.2 cu ft-6.4 cu ft
Toyota C-HR172.6 in+0.6 in19.1 cu ft-7.5 cu ft
Kia Seltos172.0 in-26.6 cu ft-
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport171.9 inabout the same21.7 cu ft-4.9 cu ft
Buick Encore168.4 in-3.6 in18.8 cu ft-7.8 cu ft
Mazda CX-3168.3 in-3.7 in17.8 cu ft-8.8 cu ft
Chevrolet Trax167.6 in-4.4 in18.7 cu ft-7.9 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

S FWD.

Front legroom
41.4 inMore than 56% of 136 SUVs (2021).
Rear legroom
38.0 inMore than 40% of 131 SUVs (2021).
Front headroom
40.0 inMore than 58% of 134 SUVs (2021).
Rear headroom
38.4 inMore than 30% of 131 SUVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

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