Kia Rio vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Hyundai Accent

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
  • Hyundai Accent width65.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (165.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 96.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 170 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,273 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 170 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,273 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 96.1 in)
  4. Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (165.9 in vs 166.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia RioKia Rio is shorter by 0.8 in

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioHyundai AccentDifference
Length165.9 in166.7 in0.8 in
Width65.7 in
Height56.7 in54.9 in1.8 in
Wheelbase94.9 in96.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,103 lb2,273 lb170 lb

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