Kia Rio vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Nissan Versa
- Length166.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Curb weight2,365 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.7 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 272 lb heavier (2,365 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 272 lb heavier (2,365 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.7 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 172.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 60.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,365 lb | 2,637 lb | 272 lb |
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