Nissan Versa vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Rio
- Length177.0 in
- Height57.3 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight2,599 lb – 2,729 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 10.7 in shorter (177.0 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 101 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 2,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 10.7 in shorter (177.0 in vs 166.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 101 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 2,765 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.0 in | 166.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,664 lb | 2,765 lb | 101 lb |
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