Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 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 weight2,280 lb – 2,290 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.7 in
  • Kia Rio width65.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 166.9 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 140 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 2,425 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 140 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 2,425 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. Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in narrower (65.7 in vs 65.9 in)
  5. Length: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 166.9 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentKia RioDifference
Length166.7 in166.9 in0.2 in
Width65.7 in65.9 in0.2 in
Height54.9 in56.7 in1.8 in
Wheelbase96.1 in94.9 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,285 lb2,425 lb140 lb

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