BMW M2 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M2 · Kia Forte
- Length176.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 6.5 in shorter (176.2 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 752 lb heavier (3,600 lb vs 2,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 752 lb heavier (3,600 lb vs 2,848 lb)
- Length: BMW M2 is 6.5 in shorter (176.2 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for BMW M2 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M2 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.2 in | 182.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,600 lb | 2,848 lb | 752 lb |
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