Ford Fiesta vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Kia Rio
- Length159.7 in – 173.6 in
- Height57.2 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,720 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.9 in shorter (166.6 in vs 165.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 16 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 16 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,613 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.9 in shorter (166.6 in vs 165.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 0.9 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
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.6 in | 165.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,629 lb | 2,613 lb | 16 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.7 in – 173.6 in).
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