Kia Rio vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Dodge Caliber
- Length171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,480 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.9 in shorter (171.9 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 531 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 531 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.9 in shorter (171.9 in vs 173.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.9 in | 173.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 60.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,445 lb | 2,976 lb | 531 lb |
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