Acura RSX vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Kia Rio
- Length172.2 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.9 in shorter (172.2 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 36 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.9 in shorter (172.2 in vs 166.3 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 36 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RSX | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 166.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,731 lb | 2,766 lb | 36 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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