Honda Civic vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Rio

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length184.0 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.7 in
  • Curb weight2,877 lb – 3,077 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Kia Rio width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 17.7 in shorter (184.0 in vs 166.3 in)
  • Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 1.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 101.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 211 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,766 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Kia Rio is 17.7 in shorter (184.0 in vs 166.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 211 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,766 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 101.6 in)
  4. Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Height: Kia Rio is 1.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 17.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Rio
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicKia RioDifference
Length184.0 in166.3 in17.7 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in3.0 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in1.4 in
Wheelbase107.7 in101.6 in6.1 in
Ground clearance—5.5 in—
Curb weight2,977 lb2,766 lb211 lb

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