Kia Rio vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Audi A3
- Length171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,480 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 2.9 in shorter (171.9 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 895 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 895 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 2.9 in shorter (171.9 in vs 169.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.9 in | 169.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 69.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,445 lb | 3,340 lb | 895 lb |
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