Kia Rio vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Volkswagen Golf
- Length165.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase94.9 in
- Curb weight2,242 lb – 2,436 lb
- Width65.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in shorter (165.9 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.4 in narrower (65.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 535 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,874 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 535 lb heavier (2,339 lb vs 2,874 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (94.9 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.4 in narrower (65.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in shorter (165.9 in vs 164.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 164.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 65.9 in | 68.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in | 98.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,339 lb | 2,874 lb | 535 lb |
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