Honda Civic Si vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Si · Kia Forte
- Length177.3 in – 182.8 in
- Height54.7 in – 55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,889 lb – 2,906 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Si is 2.6 in shorter (180.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic Si is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Si is 93 lb heavier (2,898 lb vs 2,805 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Si is 93 lb heavier (2,898 lb vs 2,805 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Si is 2.6 in shorter (180.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic Si is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Si — Honda Civic Si is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Si · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic Si — Honda Civic Si is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic Si — Based on length × width (Honda Civic Si)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Si | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 182.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,898 lb | 2,805 lb | 93 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 182.8 in).
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