Acura TSX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Kia Forte
- Length186.2 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase106.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.5 in shorter (186.2 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 407 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 407 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.5 in shorter (186.2 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TSX — Acura TSX has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 182.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lb | 2,994 lb | 407 lb |
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