Ford Focus vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Kia Rio
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 4.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 549 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 549 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,447 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 4.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 165.6 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 67.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 2,447 lb | 549 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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