Kia Rio vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Acura RSX
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,765 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.1 in shorter (166.3 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RSX is 21 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 54.9 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.1 in shorter (166.3 in vs 172.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RSX is 21 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 172.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 54.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 101.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 2,787 lb | 21 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.0 in – 172.6 in).
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Overlapping model years with dimension data.
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