Kia Niro vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Honda HR-V
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.4 in shorter (171.5 in vs 169.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 2.8 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 198 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 198 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 2.8 in taller (60.4 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 169.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 63.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 2,999 lb | 198 lb |
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