Toyota Corolla vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 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 width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 14.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 321 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 321 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,447 lb)
- Length: Kia Rio is 14.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 1.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 165.6 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 67.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,447 lb | 321 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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