Cadillac ATS vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac ATS · Kia Forte
- Length183.6 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,411 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 8.2 in shorter (183.6 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.0 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac ATS has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 728 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 728 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac ATS has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 8.2 in shorter (183.6 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.0 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Cadillac ATS · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac ATS — Cadillac ATS has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac ATS | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 175.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,552 lb | 2,824 lb | 728 lb |
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