Short answer: the Ford Fiesta (2017) is bigger — it is 0.6 cm0.2 in6 mm shorter, 1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm wider and 2.8 cm1 in28 mm taller than the Kia Rio 3-door hatchback (2011).

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Ford Fiesta vs Kia Rio

Ford Fiesta seventh generation · 2017 · 5-door hatchbackKia Rio Third generation · 2011 · 3-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale

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Ford Fiesta seventh generation2017–2023 · 5-door hatchback

Length404–407 cm13 ft 3 in – 13 ft 4 in4,040–4,070 mm0.6 cm0.2 in6 mm shortervaries by version

Width173–178 cm5 ft 8 in – 5 ft 10 in1,730–1,780 mm1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm wider

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height148–150 cm4 ft 10 in – 4 ft 11 in1,480–1,500 mm2.8 cm1 in28 mm taller

Wheelbase249.3 cm8 ft 2 in2,493 mm7.7 cm3 in77 mm shorter wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight—no data

Kia Rio Third generation2011–2017 · 3-door hatchback

Length404.6 cm13 ft 3 in4,046 mm0.6 cm0.2 in6 mm longervaries by version

Width172 cm5 ft 8 in1,720 mm1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm narrower

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height145.5 cm4 ft 9 in1,455 mm2.8 cm1 in28 mm lower

Wheelbase257 cm8 ft 5 in2,570 mm7.7 cm3 in77 mm longer wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight1,104–1,341 kg

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Ford Fiesta (2017) vs Kia Rio 3-door hatchback (2011): the differences

The Ford Fiesta (2017) is 0.6 cm0.2 in6 mm shorter, 1.4 cm0.6 in14 mm wider and 2.8 cm1 in28 mm taller than the Kia Rio 3-door hatchback (2011).
Its wheelbase is 249.3 cm8 ft 2 in2,493 mm against 257 cm8 ft 5 in2,570 mm (7.7 cm3 in77 mm shorter).
Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

Car	Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m	Single garage, 7 ft door
Ford Fiesta (2017)	Fits comfortably	Fits comfortably	check my garage
Kia Rio 3-door hatchback (2011)	Fits comfortably	Fits comfortably	check my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. Garage: “comfortable” means at least 40 cm spare in length and 35 cm in width with mirrors, driving in with mirrors out; “tight” means at least 20 cm spare in length and 40 cm in body width, mirrors folded. Bay: “comfortable” leaves 30 cm in length and 20 cm each side. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker, or see UK garage and parking space sizes. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Ford Fiesta (2017) · Kia Rio 3-door hatchback (2011). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.