Acura TSX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Kia Forte
- Length183.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,257 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.8 in shorter (183.5 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 264 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 264 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Width: Acura TSX is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 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 0.8 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TSX — Acura TSX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 182.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 2,994 lb | 264 lb |
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