Ford Focus vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Kia Forte
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 175.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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