Toyota Corolla vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Rio
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 12.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 167.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 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 383 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,384 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 383 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,384 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 12.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 167.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 98.4 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
- 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 12.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 167.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 66.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,384 lb | 383 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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