Kia Rio vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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 weight2,242 lb – 2,436 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.9 in
  • Hyundai Accent width65.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 0.8 in shorter (165.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in narrower (65.9 in vs 65.7 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: Kia Rio is 67 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,273 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Kia Rio is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Rio is 67 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,273 lb)
  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)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.2 in narrower (65.9 in vs 65.7 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioHyundai AccentDifference
Length165.9 in166.7 in0.8 in
Width65.9 in65.7 in0.2 in
Height56.7 in54.9 in1.8 in
Wheelbase94.9 in96.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,339 lb2,273 lb67 lb

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