Kia Rio vs Toyota Yaris Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Toyota Yaris
- Length159.4 in – 172.0 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,494 lb – 2,732 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Toyota Yaris width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 10.2 in shorter (165.7 in vs 155.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 2.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 288 lb heavier (2,613 lb vs 2,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 288 lb heavier (2,613 lb vs 2,325 lb)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 10.2 in shorter (165.7 in vs 155.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 2.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 98.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Toyota Yaris
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Toyota Yaris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.7 in | 155.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 59.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 98.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,613 lb | 2,325 lb | 288 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.4 in – 172.0 in).
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