Audi RS 3 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 3 · Kia Forte
- Length178.8 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 3.9 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 656 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 656 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 3.9 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 3 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 3 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 182.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 70.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 2,994 lb | 656 lb |
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