Kia Rio vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Hyundai Kona
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,765 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Hyundai Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 0.5 in shorter (166.3 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 347 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 347 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 61.5 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 165.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 61.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 102.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 3,113 lb | 347 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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