Kia Rio vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Dodge Caliber
- 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
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.5 in shorter (166.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 210 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 210 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.5 in shorter (166.3 in vs 173.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 173.8 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 60.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 103.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 2,976 lb | 210 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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