Chevrolet Spark vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Spark · Kia Rio

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

Side view
  • Length144.7 in
  • Height61.0 in
  • Wheelbase93.5 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,269 lb – 2,337 lb
Front / width
  • Width62.9 in
  • Kia Rio width67.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Spark is 20.9 in shorter (144.7 in vs 165.6 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Spark is 4.8 in narrower (62.9 in vs 67.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Spark is 3.7 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (93.5 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Rio is 144 lb heavier (2,303 lb vs 2,447 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Chevrolet Spark is 20.9 in shorter (144.7 in vs 165.6 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (93.5 in vs 101.2 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Spark is 4.8 in narrower (62.9 in vs 67.7 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Spark is 3.7 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 144 lb heavier (2,303 lb vs 2,447 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet SparkChevrolet Spark is shorter by 20.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Spark · garage fit for Kia Rio
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet SparkChevrolet Spark is narrower by 4.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet SparkBased on length × width (Chevrolet Spark)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet SparkKia RioDifference
Length144.7 in165.6 in20.9 in
Width62.9 in67.7 in4.8 in
Height61.0 in57.3 in3.7 in
Wheelbase93.5 in101.2 in7.7 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,303 lb2,447 lb144 lb

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