Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Ford Fiesta
- Length159.3 in – 171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,483 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Ford Fiesta width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.2 in shorter (165.6 in vs 166.8 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 111 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,558 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 111 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,558 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 98.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.2 in shorter (165.6 in vs 166.8 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Ford Fiesta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 166.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 98.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lb | 2,558 lb | 111 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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