Honda HR-V vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Kia Niro
- Length170.4 in – 170.9 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width69.8 in – 70.5 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 0.8 in shorter (170.7 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.9 in narrower (70.2 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: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 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)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 0.8 in shorter (170.7 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 0.8 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 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.9 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 | 170.7 in | 171.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 60.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,028 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.4 in – 170.9 in).
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