Ford Focus ST vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Kia Niro
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 0.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 27 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 27 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · 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 1.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 171.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 60.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 6.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,197 lb | 27 lb |
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