Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Kia Rio
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.8 in shorter (166.1 in vs 171.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 139 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 139 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.8 in shorter (166.1 in vs 171.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 171.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 67.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 2,445 lb | 139 lb |
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