Ford Fiesta vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Kia Rio
- Length160.1 in – 173.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,578 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 5.1 in shorter (166.8 in vs 171.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.7 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 113 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 113 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.2 in)
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 5.1 in shorter (166.8 in vs 171.9 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.7 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 171.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,558 lb | 2,445 lb | 113 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.1 in – 173.6 in).
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