Kia Rio vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Hyundai Veloster
- Length171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,480 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.8 in shorter (171.9 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 139 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,584 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 139 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,584 lb)
- Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.8 in shorter (171.9 in vs 166.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.9 in | 166.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 70.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,445 lb | 2,584 lb | 139 lb |
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