Dodge Neon vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Kia Rio

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

Side view
  • Length174.4 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.0 in
  • Curb weight2,567 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 8.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 165.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 94.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 464 lb heavier (2,567 lb vs 2,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 464 lb heavier (2,567 lb vs 2,103 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 94.9 in)
  3. Length: Kia Rio is 8.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 165.9 in)
  4. Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 8.5 in

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonKia RioDifference
Length174.4 in165.9 in8.5 in
Width67.4 in
Height56.0 in56.7 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.0 in94.9 in10.1 in
Curb weight2,567 lb2,103 lb464 lb

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