Honda Civic vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Rio
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,954 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.1 in shorter (176.4 in vs 167.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 387 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,384 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 387 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,384 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 98.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.1 in shorter (176.4 in vs 167.3 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 167.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 98.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,384 lb | 387 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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