Honda Civic vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Forte
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,597 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 91 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 91 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 174.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 104.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,746 lb | 2,837 lb | 91 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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