Honda Civic Type R vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Kia Forte
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 3.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 124 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Kia Forte is 3.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 124 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 182.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 2,994 lb | 124 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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