Honda Insight vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Kia Rio
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,717 lb – 2,735 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 167.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 342 lb heavier (2,726 lb vs 2,384 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 342 lb heavier (2,726 lb vs 2,384 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 167.3 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 167.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 98.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,726 lb | 2,384 lb | 342 lb |
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