Honda Civic vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Forte
- Length184.0 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.7 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.3 in shorter (184.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 17 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.3 in shorter (184.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 17 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Forte
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.0 in | 182.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 106.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,977 lb | 2,994 lb | 17 lb |
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