Ford Focus RS vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Kia Niro
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 1.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 2.2 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 259 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 2.2 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 259 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 2.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 171.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 6.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,176 lb | 259 lb |
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