Kia Rio vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Honda Civic
- 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
- Honda Civic width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 16.6 in shorter (165.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 213 lb heavier (2,613 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Rio is 16.6 in shorter (165.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 213 lb heavier (2,613 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.1 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 16.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.7 in | 182.3 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 70.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,613 lb | 2,826 lb | 213 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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