Spec Sizes

Kia Rio vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length165.9 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase94.9 in
  • Curb weight2,103 lb
Front / width
  • Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 8.7 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.6 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 382 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,485 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 382 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,485 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  3. Length: Kia Rio is 8.7 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.6 in)
  4. Height: Kia Rio is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.7 in

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioHonda CivicDifference
Length165.9 in174.6 in8.7 in
Width—67.1 in—
Height56.7 in55.9 in0.8 in
Wheelbase94.9 in103.1 in8.2 in
Curb weight2,103 lb2,485 lb382 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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