Kia Rio vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Ford Focus RS
- Length159.4 in – 172.0 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,494 lb – 2,732 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.0 in shorter (165.7 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 4.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 4.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 6.0 in shorter (165.7 in vs 171.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.7 in | 171.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 71.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,613 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.4 in – 172.0 in).
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