Kia Rio vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Dodge Neon

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

Side view
  • Length165.9 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase94.9 in
  • Curb weight2,103 lb
Front / width
  • Dodge Neon width67.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 8.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.4 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 105.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 464 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,567 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 464 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,567 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 105.0 in)
  3. Length: Kia Rio is 8.5 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.4 in)
  4. Height: Kia Rio is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 8.5 in

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioDodge NeonDifference
Length165.9 in174.4 in8.5 in
Width67.4 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in0.7 in
Wheelbase94.9 in105.0 in10.1 in
Curb weight2,103 lb2,567 lb464 lb

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