Honda Civic vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Kia Forte
- Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 11 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 175.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,835 lb | 2,824 lb | 11 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).
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