Kia Niro vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Ford Focus ST
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 0.2 in shorter (171.5 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 27 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 27 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 1.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 171.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 4.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,223 lb | 27 lb |
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