Volkswagen GTI vs Kia Rio Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Kia Rio
- Length164.9 in – 165.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,934 lb – 3,133 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Kia Rio width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 669 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,365 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 669 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,365 lb)
- Width: Kia Rio is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 98.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Height: Kia Rio is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Kia Rio
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Rio — Kia Rio is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Rio — Based on length × width (Kia Rio)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Kia Rio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 166.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 98.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,034 lb | 2,365 lb | 669 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.9 in – 165.8 in).
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