Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Kia Forte

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in – 67.9 in
  • Kia Forte width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 3.3 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Forte is 175 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,780 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Forte is 175 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 2,780 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.9 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.5 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 3.3 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Kia Forte
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusKia ForteDifference
Length175.0 in178.3 in3.3 in
Width67.8 in69.9 in2.1 in
Height58.6 in57.5 in1.1 in
Wheelbase102.9 in104.3 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,606 lb2,780 lb175 lb

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