Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Kia Rio
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.3 in shorter (167.6 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 179 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 179 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 101.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.9 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 | 167.6 in | 166.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 67.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 2,766 lb | 179 lb |
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