Dodge Neon vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Kia Rio
- Length174.4 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase105.0 in
- Curb weight2,581 lb – 2,712 lb
- Width67.4 in
- Kia Rio width65.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 65.9 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 222 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 94.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 222 lb heavier (2,647 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 65.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 166.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 65.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 in | 94.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,647 lb | 2,425 lb | 222 lb |
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