Kia Rio vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Honda Civic
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 14.0 in shorter (166.3 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 103 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Rio is 14.0 in shorter (166.3 in vs 180.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 103 lb heavier (2,765 lb vs 2,867 lb)
- Height: Kia Rio is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 180.3 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,765 lb | 2,867 lb | 103 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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