Nissan Versa vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Rio
- Length175.4 in
- Height59.6 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,468 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 165.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (59.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 198 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 2,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 198 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 2,613 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 9.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 165.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (59.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 165.7 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 57.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,416 lb | 2,613 lb | 198 lb |
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