Kia Niro vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Honda HR-V
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,227 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 0.8 in shorter (171.5 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.2 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: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 140 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 140 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,024 lb)
- 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 0.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 0.8 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 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.9 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 | 170.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.9 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 | 5.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,024 lb | 140 lb |
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