Kia Rio vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Dodge Neon
- Length159.3 in – 171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,483 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Dodge Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.8 in shorter (165.6 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.3 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 105.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 157 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Neon is 157 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,604 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.8 in shorter (165.6 in vs 174.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 105.0 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.3 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 174.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lb | 2,604 lb | 157 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.3 in – 171.9 in).
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