Ford Focus vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Kia Rio
- Length168.5 in – 178.4 in
- Height56.8 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase102.9 in
- Curb weight2,621 lb – 2,775 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.5 in shorter (173.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 333 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 2,365 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 333 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 2,365 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.5 in shorter (173.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in | 166.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 98.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,698 lb | 2,365 lb | 333 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.5 in – 178.4 in).
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