Kia Rio vs Toyota Yaris Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Toyota Yaris
- Length160.0 in – 172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,648 lb – 2,714 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Toyota Yaris width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 4.7 in shorter (166.3 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 261 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,421 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 261 lb heavier (2,681 lb vs 2,421 lb)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 1.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 4.7 in shorter (166.3 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Toyota Yaris
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Toyota Yaris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.3 in | 161.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 101.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,681 lb | 2,421 lb | 261 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.0 in – 172.6 in).
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