Kia Rio vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Nissan Versa
- Length171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,480 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.3 in shorter (171.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 109 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 60.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 109 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 2,554 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.3 in shorter (171.9 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.9 in | 172.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 60.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,445 lb | 2,554 lb | 109 lb |
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