Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Kia Niro
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 234 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 234 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,197 lb)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 171.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 60.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,197 lb | 234 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.