Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Kia Rio

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

Side view
  • Length166.7 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase96.1 in
  • Curb weight2,255 lb – 2,290 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 94.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 170 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 170 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,103 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 94.9 in)
  4. Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 0.8 in

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentKia RioDifference
Length166.7 in165.9 in0.8 in
Width65.7 in
Height54.9 in56.7 in1.8 in
Wheelbase96.1 in94.9 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,273 lb2,103 lb170 lb

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