Kia Rio vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Honda Civic
- Length165.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase94.9 in
- Curb weight2,242 lb – 2,436 lb
- Width65.9 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 4.3 in shorter (165.9 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.2 in narrower (65.9 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 236 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,575 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 236 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,575 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 102.2 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 4.3 in shorter (165.9 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.2 in narrower (65.9 in vs 67.1 in)
- 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 4.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 170.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 65.9 in | 67.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in | 102.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,339 lb | 2,575 lb | 236 lb |
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