Ford Focus vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Kia Rio
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.6 in
- Wheelbase102.9 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (58.6 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 241 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,365 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 241 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,365 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 166.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.1 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 | 175.0 in | 166.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.6 in | 57.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 98.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,606 lb | 2,365 lb | 241 lb |
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