Kia Rio vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Ford Focus

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length167.3 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.4 in
  • Curb weight2,365 lb – 2,403 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 7.7 in shorter (167.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Kia Rio is 1.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus is 249 lb heavier (2,384 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus is 249 lb heavier (2,384 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Rio is 7.7 in shorter (167.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 102.9 in)
  4. Width: Kia Rio is 1.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.8 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia RioKia Rio is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia RioBased on length × width (Kia Rio)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioFord FocusDifference
Length167.3 in175.0 in7.7 in
Width66.7 in67.8 in1.1 in
Height57.9 in58.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase98.4 in102.9 in4.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight2,384 lb2,633 lb249 lb

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