Nissan Versa vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Rio
- Length169.1 in – 176.0 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,671 lb – 2,745 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.7 in shorter (172.6 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 343 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,365 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Versa is 343 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,365 lb)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.4 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 5.7 in shorter (172.6 in vs 166.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 166.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 57.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 2,365 lb | 343 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 176.0 in).
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