Kia Rio vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Kia Niro
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,714 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.2 in shorter (166.3 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 3.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 483 lb heavier (2,714 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 483 lb heavier (2,714 lb vs 3,197 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 3.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 171.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 60.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,714 lb | 3,197 lb | 483 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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