Kia Niro vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Volkswagen Golf
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Width71.1 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.9 in shorter (171.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.2 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.9 in shorter (171.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 167.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,963 lb | — |
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