Volkswagen GTI vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Kia Niro
- Length165.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.6 in shorter (165.9 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 102 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.6 in shorter (165.9 in vs 171.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 102 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 171.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 60.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 3,176 lb | 102 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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