Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Rio

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Kia Rio width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Rio is 11.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 167.3 in)
  • Width: Kia Rio is 2.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Kia Rio is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 435 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,365 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 435 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,365 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Rio is 11.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 167.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.4 in)
  4. Width: Kia Rio is 2.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Height: Kia Rio is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Rio
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaKia RioDifference
Length178.7 in167.3 in11.4 in
Width69.3 in66.7 in2.6 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in0.2 in
Wheelbase102.4 in98.4 in4.0 in
Curb weight2,800 lb2,365 lb435 lb

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