Acura ILX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Kia Forte
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.5 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 143 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 143 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 175.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 2,824 lb | 143 lb |
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