Honda HR-V vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Kia Niro
- Length169.1 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width69.8 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.4 in shorter (169.1 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.3 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 2.8 in taller (63.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 177 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 177 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 2.8 in taller (63.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.3 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.1 in | 171.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 60.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,176 lb | 177 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.