Kia Rio vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Ford Fiesta
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,648 lb – 2,714 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Ford Fiesta width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.3 in shorter (166.3 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 0.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 98.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 53 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,629 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 53 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,629 lb)
- Height: Ford Fiesta is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.3 in shorter (166.3 in vs 166.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Ford Fiesta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 166.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 98.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,681 lb | 2,629 lb | 53 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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