Volkswagen Beetle vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Kia Niro
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 58 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 58 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 171.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 3,176 lb | 58 lb |
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