Kia Rio vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Ford Focus
- 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 Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.8 in shorter (166.3 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 314 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 314 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 8.8 in shorter (166.3 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 175.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 104.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,681 lb | 2,995 lb | 314 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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