Volkswagen GTI vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Kia Niro
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.5 in shorter (168.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 174 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 3.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 60.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 174 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.5 in shorter (168.0 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 171.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 60.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,176 lb | 174 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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