BMW i3 vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Kia Rio
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.7 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.7 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 186 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.7 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 186 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,613 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.7 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 165.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 57.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 101.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,799 lb | 2,613 lb | 186 lb |
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