Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Kia Rio
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (165.6 in vs 171.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 702 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 702 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.3 in shorter (165.6 in vs 171.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 171.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 67.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,445 lb | 702 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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