Spec Sizes

Kia Rio vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Acura RSX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.9 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase94.9 in
  • Curb weight2,403 lb – 2,447 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.9 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 5.3 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.2 in)
  • Width: Kia Rio is 2.0 in narrower (65.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RSX is 306 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,731 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RSX is 306 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,731 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 101.2 in)
  3. Length: Kia Rio is 5.3 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.2 in)
  4. Width: Kia Rio is 2.0 in narrower (65.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Height: Kia Rio is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioAcura RSXDifference
Length166.9 in172.2 in5.3 in
Width65.9 in67.9 in2.0 in
Height56.7 in55.1 in1.6 in
Wheelbase94.9 in101.2 in6.3 in
Curb weight2,425 lb2,731 lb306 lb

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