Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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
  • Kia Rio width65.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in narrower (65.7 in vs 65.9 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: Kia Rio is 67 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,339 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 67 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,339 lb)
  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)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in narrower (65.7 in vs 65.9 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentKia RioDifference
Length166.7 in165.9 in0.8 in
Width65.7 in65.9 in0.2 in
Height54.9 in56.7 in1.8 in
Wheelbase96.1 in94.9 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,273 lb2,339 lb67 lb

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