Honda Civic vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Rio
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 11.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 159 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 11.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 159 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,765 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 166.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 67.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 2,765 lb | 159 lb |
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