Toyota Yaris vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Kia Rio
- Length150.6 in – 169.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 60.0 in
- Wheelbase96.9 in – 100.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,311 lb – 2,320 lb
- Width66.5 in – 66.7 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 7.4 in shorter (159.9 in vs 167.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 0.1 in narrower (66.6 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.9 in taller (58.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Yaris has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 69 lb heavier (2,316 lb vs 2,384 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 7.4 in shorter (159.9 in vs 167.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Rio is 69 lb heavier (2,316 lb vs 2,384 lb)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.9 in taller (58.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Yaris has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (98.7 in vs 98.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 0.1 in narrower (66.6 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.9 in | 167.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 66.6 in | 66.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.8 in | 57.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 98.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,316 lb | 2,384 lb | 69 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.6 in – 169.3 in).
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