Kia Rio vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Hyundai Accent
- Length159.3 in – 171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,483 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Hyundai Accent width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.0 in shorter (165.6 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.4 in narrower (67.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 233 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Accent is 233 lb heavier (2,447 lb vs 2,679 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 7.0 in shorter (165.6 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.4 in narrower (67.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 172.6 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 68.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lb | 2,679 lb | 233 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.3 in – 171.9 in).
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