Kia Rio Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2023 Kia Rio really have?

The 2024 Kia Rio measures 160.2 in long, 68.1 in wide, 57.1 in tall, on a 101.6 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2,549 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Kia Rio curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2023):

The Kia Rio measures 160.2 in long, 68.1 in wide and 57.1 in tall, on a 101.6 in wheelbase, weighing about 2,549 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Kia Rio Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2024	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2023	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2022Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2022Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	172.8 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2021Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2021Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	172.8 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2020Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	172.8 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	172.8 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,549 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCH	160.2 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,648 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	172.8 in	68.1 in	57.1 in	101.6 in	2,648 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCHBACK	159.4 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,478 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	171.7 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,493 lbs
2016Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCHBACK	159.4 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,478 lbs
2016Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN	171.7 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,493 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2	RIO 5DR HATCHBACK FWD LX/EX/SX	159.4 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,478 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2	RIO 4DR SEDAN FWD LX/EX/SX	171.7 in	67.7 in	57.5 in	101.2 in	2,493 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Kia Rio data analysis

How Kia Rio overall length varies

Across 18 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2024 Kia Rio, overall length runs from 159 inches to 173 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Kia Rio (RIO 4DR SEDAN) at 173 inches, and the weakest to the 2017 car (RIO 5DR HATCHBACK) at 159 inches — a spread of 8%. The narrow spread means any year of the Kia Rio in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2024

Average overall length for the 2024 Kia Rio is 160 inches, against 160 inches for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Kia Rio data

This page lists every 2015 through 2024 Kia Rio record we hold for this measurement — 18 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Kia Rio numbers

The 2015 through 2024 Kia Rio entries here cover the variants RIO 5DR HATCH, RIO 4DR SEDAN, RIO 5DR HATCHBACK, RIO 5DR HATCHBACK FWD LX/EX/SX and RIO 4DR SEDAN FWD LX/EX/SX. 2022 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Kia Rio figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia Rio record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Kia Rio fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

68.1 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 27.9 in of total clearance, so roughly 14 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

57.5 in tall — 26.5 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

172.8 in long leaves 43.2 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 39.9 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2024 Kia Rio is 11 in shorter than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (101.6 in) accounts for about 63% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Kia Rio curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Dimensions

How long is the Kia Rio?

The Kia Rio is 160.236 inches long, 68.1102 inches wide and 57.0866 inches tall. That is roughly 13.4 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Kia Rio fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 160.236 in long and 68.1102 in wide, the Kia Rio fits with 80 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Kia Rio weigh?

Curb weight for the Kia Rio is about 2,549 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.