Kia Rio vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Toyota Corolla
- Length166.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase94.9 in
- Curb weight2,403 lb – 2,447 lb
- Width65.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 11.4 in shorter (166.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.0 in narrower (65.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 88 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 11.4 in shorter (166.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 88 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,513 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.0 in narrower (65.9 in vs 66.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 178.3 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 65.9 in | 66.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in | 102.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,425 lb | 2,513 lb | 88 lb |
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