Kia Rio vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Audi A3
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.3 in shorter (166.3 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 548 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 548 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.3 in shorter (166.3 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 55.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 175.6 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 103.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,765 lb | 3,313 lb | 548 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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