Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Kia Rio
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Kia Rio width65.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in shorter (164.9 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 65.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 94.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 447 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 447 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 94.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 65.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in shorter (164.9 in vs 166.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 166.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 65.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 94.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,872 lb | 2,425 lb | 447 lb |
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