Kia Rio vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Rio · Volkswagen Golf
- Length171.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,410 lb – 2,480 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (171.9 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.5 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 702 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 702 lb heavier (2,445 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (171.9 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.5 in narrower (67.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Rio · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.9 in | 165.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 70.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,445 lb | 3,147 lb | 702 lb |
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