Subaru BRZ vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Kia Rio
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,764 lb – 2,778 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.0 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.7 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 6.7 in taller (50.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru BRZ is 158 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Rio is 6.7 in taller (50.6 in vs 57.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru BRZ is 158 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,613 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.0 in shorter (166.7 in vs 165.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 165.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 57.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,613 lb | 158 lb |
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