Volkswagen Beetle vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Kia Niro
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.7 in shorter (168.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.8 in narrower (71.9 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 6.2 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 55 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (100.1 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 55 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,197 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.7 in shorter (168.8 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 171.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 6.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 3,197 lb | 55 lb |
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