Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Kia Rio
- Length162.0 in – 172.0 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,480 lb – 2,489 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.7 in shorter (167.0 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 282 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 282 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.7 in shorter (167.0 in vs 166.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.0 in | 166.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,485 lb | 2,766 lb | 282 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 162.0 in – 172.0 in).
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