Kia Rio vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Dodge Neon
- 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
- Dodge Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (166.3 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 105.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 161 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 161 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,604 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (166.3 in vs 174.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 105.0 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 174.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 105.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,765 lb | 2,604 lb | 161 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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