Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Kia Rio

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

Side view
  • Length172.6 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase101.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,679 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.1 in
  • Kia Rio width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 6.3 in shorter (172.6 in vs 166.3 in)
  • Width: Kia Rio is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Kia Rio is 174 lb heavier (2,591 lb vs 2,765 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 174 lb heavier (2,591 lb vs 2,765 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Rio is 6.3 in shorter (172.6 in vs 166.3 in)
  3. Width: Kia Rio is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Kia Rio
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia RioKia Rio is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia RioBased on length × width (Kia Rio)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentKia RioDifference
Length172.6 in166.3 in6.3 in
Width68.1 in67.9 in0.2 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in0.0 in
Wheelbase101.6 in101.6 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.5 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,591 lb2,765 lb174 lb

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