Volkswagen GTI vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Kia Rio
- 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 Rio width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.7 in shorter (168.0 in vs 166.3 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 101.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 236 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Rio has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 236 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 101.6 in)
- Length: Kia Rio is 1.7 in shorter (168.0 in vs 166.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Rio — Kia Rio is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Rio — Kia Rio has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 166.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 101.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 2,766 lb | 236 lb |
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