Kia Niro vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Ford Focus RS
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,227 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 1.3 in shorter (171.5 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 271 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 271 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 2.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 172.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 4.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,434 lb | 271 lb |
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