Kia Rio vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length165.9 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase94.9 in
  • Curb weight2,103 lb
Front / width
  • Toyota Corolla width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.0 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 97.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 322 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,425 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 322 lb heavier (2,103 lb vs 2,425 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (165.9 in vs 174.0 in)
  3. Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 54.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 97.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.1 in

Dimension comparison

SpecKia RioToyota CorollaDifference
Length165.9 in174.0 in8.1 in
Width—66.7 in—
Height56.7 in54.5 in2.2 in
Wheelbase94.9 in97.0 in2.1 in
Curb weight2,103 lb2,425 lb322 lb

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