Hyundai Accent vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 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 weight2,679 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 87 lb heavier (2,679 lb vs 2,766 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Kia Rio is 6.3 in shorter (172.6 in vs 166.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 87 lb heavier (2,679 lb vs 2,766 lb)
  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 weight2,679 lb2,766 lb87 lb

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