Subaru BRZ vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Kia Rio
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,793 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 0.4 in shorter (166.7 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 6.5 in taller (50.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru BRZ is 23 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Rio is 6.5 in taller (50.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru BRZ is 23 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.0 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 | 166.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 57.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 2,766 lb | 23 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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