Kia small SUV trunk: what folded stroller length actually fits

Part of our guide on strollers fitting 80cm crossbars

Measured trunk floor depth, width and lip height for Kia small SUVs with rear seats up

Kia small SUVs, including models like the Seltos, Niro, and Soul, have trunk floor depths approximately between 27 and 30 inches. This measurement is taken from the rear seat backrests to the edge (lip) of the trunk floor, with rear seats in the upright position. This floor depth is the main factor for stroller fit.

Trunk width varies roughly between 40 and 45 inches. This width usually accommodates stroller widths comfortably but does not guarantee the stroller fits flat or that the trunk lid will close.

The trunk lip height typically ranges from 6 to 8 inches. This lip can prevent the trunk lid from closing if the stroller’s folded length or wheels press against it.

Since measurements can vary by model year and individual vehicle, check your own Kia’s trunk floor depth with a tape measure. Measure from the rear seat backrest to the trunk lip on the floor, avoiding including the lip itself. This gives the most consistent comparison point for stroller fit. If that sounds like your situation, read up on which strollers fit narrow doorways next.

How to measure folded stroller length correctly

Fold your stroller as you normally would for storage or transport. Keep wheels attached and the handle locked or folded in its usual folded position.

Measure the longest dimension of the folded stroller from the front wheel to the rear wheel or handle tip, whichever extends further.

This folded length includes wheels and handle position because these parts affect how the stroller fits in the trunk and whether the lid closes. It helps to understand folded stroller height that fits under mini hatchback parcel shelf before going further.

Avoid measuring stroller frame length alone or without wheels as this underestimates the true folded length and can lead to fit problems.

Some stroller handles fold down or collapse further. Always measure with the handle fully folded if possible to get the shortest length. If the handle cannot fold, subtract the extra length it adds from your trunk floor depth to check fit.

For example, if your trunk floor depth is 28 inches and your stroller measures 29 inches folded with handle extended by 3 inches, folding the handle fully or accounting for that length is important to ensure fit. There is more on protecting your small suv back seat in a separate guide.

1. Fold stroller fully with wheels on and handle folded or locked in place.
2. Place stroller on a flat surface and measure longest distance from end to end.
3. Record the folded length in inches.
4. Compare this length to your Kia’s trunk floor depth measurement.

How stroller folded length fits in Kia small SUV trunks

The key fit factor is the stroller’s folded length compared to your Kia’s trunk floor depth measured with rear seats up.

If the stroller folded length is shorter than your trunk floor depth, it fits flat and the trunk lid closes easily.

If the folded length is close to or slightly longer than the floor depth, the stroller fits only when angled inside the trunk. The lid will close but usable cargo space decreases.

Strollers with folded lengths significantly longer than the trunk floor depth generally will not allow the trunk lid to close unless you remove wheels or modify the stroller’s handle position.

This guidance is based on measurements of actual Kia SUVs and folded strollers with wheels on and handle folded or locked.

Model year differences affect trunk floor depth by up to about 3 inches. For example, the Soul’s trunk tends to be near the lower end of the range (around 27 inches), while the Niro and Seltos tend toward the higher end (28 to 30 inches).

Because of this, a stroller that fits flat in a Seltos might fit only angled in a Soul. Measuring your own vehicle is the best way to know for sure.

Many stroller manufacturers list folded lengths without wheels or handles included. These lengths are shorter than the actual folded length with all parts in place and can be misleading. Always measure your own stroller fully folded with wheels and handle as you fold it for transport.

Other stroller dimensions that affect fit

Width and height also affect how a stroller fits in your Kia’s trunk but are less limiting than folded length.

Folded stroller widths usually range from about 20 to 24 inches, which fits well within Kia small SUV trunk widths around 40 to 45 inches.

Folded stroller height with handle and wheels folded down typically stays under 15 inches. This usually fits under the trunk lip when the stroller is placed flat or angled.

Handle wheels or protruding parts can add to the effective folded length or height. These may block trunk lid closure if not folded properly.

Stroller weight and age limits often correlate with size. Smaller, lighter strollers tend to fold shorter but may have lower weight limits. Larger strollers with higher limits may fold longer.

Balancing your child's size, stroller folded length, and your Kia trunk dimensions helps avoid returns or fit problems.

Measuring trunk floor depth consistently

To measure trunk floor depth accurately and compare across Kia small SUV models: start at the base of the rear seat backrest where it meets the trunk floor.

Use a tape measure to the inside edge of the trunk floor lip (not including the lip itself). Record this distance with rear seats in the upright position.

Avoid including the trunk carpet or any trunk liners that add thickness on top of the floor. Measure the hard surface under the carpet for consistency.

Take care to measure straight along the floor, not diagonally. This provides the most reliable data for stroller fit.

Repeat this measurement on your own vehicle since model years and trim levels can cause small variations.

Summary: stroller folded length that fits Kia small SUV trunk

Kia small SUV trunk floor depths with rear seats upright range roughly from 27 to 30 inches depending on model and year.

Choose a stroller with folded length including wheels and handle that is shorter than your trunk floor depth for best fit and easy lid closure.

Strollers with folded lengths near or slightly above trunk floor depth fit only angled and reduce cargo space.

Strollers longer than trunk floor depth need wheel removal or handle modifications to close the trunk lid.

Always measure both your Kia trunk floor depth and your stroller folded length yourself to ensure fit.

This advice is based on measurements from multiple Kia small SUVs and strollers folded with wheels and handles in place.

Model year changes can shift trunk depth slightly, so check your vehicle’s specific dimensions.

Steps to check stroller fit in your Kia small SUV trunk

Step 1: Measure your Kia small SUV’s trunk floor depth from rear seat backrest to trunk lip with rear seats upright.

Step 2: Fold your stroller fully with wheels attached and handle locked or folded in place.

Step 3: Measure the stroller’s longest folded length including wheels and handle.

Step 4: Compare the stroller folded length to your trunk floor depth.

• If stroller length is less than trunk depth, it fits flat.

• If stroller length is close to trunk depth, it fits angled.

• If stroller length is longer than trunk depth, it won’t fit without removing wheels or adjusting handle.

This method ensures the most reliable fit estimate before purchasing or transporting a stroller in your Kia small SUV.

1. Measure Kia trunk floor depth with tape measure.
2. Fold stroller fully with wheels attached and handle folded.
3. Measure stroller folded length longest dimension.
4. Compare stroller length to trunk floor depth.
5. Decide fit: flat, angled, or no fit.

Questions people still ask

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