Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Kia Rio
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 544 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 544 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 2,447 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 165.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 165.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,991 lb | 2,447 lb | 544 lb |
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