Subaru BRZ vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Kia Rio
- Length167.9 in
- Height51.6 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,815 lb – 2,835 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.6 in shorter (167.9 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 5.5 in taller (51.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Rio has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru BRZ is 59 lb heavier (2,825 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Rio is 5.5 in taller (51.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 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 59 lb heavier (2,825 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.6 in shorter (167.9 in vs 166.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.6 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 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.9 in | 166.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 57.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,825 lb | 2,766 lb | 59 lb |
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