Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Kia Rio
- Length166.1 in – 167.3 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width70.5 in – 71.1 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.1 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.1 in narrower (70.8 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 246 lb heavier (2,692 lb vs 2,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 246 lb heavier (2,692 lb vs 2,447 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.1 in narrower (70.8 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)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.1 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 165.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 67.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,692 lb | 2,447 lb | 246 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 166.1 in – 167.3 in).
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