Toyota Corolla vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Rio

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.0 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase97.0 in
  • Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (174.0 in vs 165.9 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 94.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 322 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 322 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,103 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Rio is 8.1 in shorter (174.0 in vs 165.9 in)
  3. Height: Kia Rio is 2.2 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 94.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 8.1 in

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaKia RioDifference
Length174.0 in165.9 in8.1 in
Width66.7 in——
Height54.5 in56.7 in2.2 in
Wheelbase97.0 in94.9 in2.1 in
Curb weight2,425 lb2,103 lb322 lb

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