Honda Insight vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Kia Forte
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,717 lb – 2,735 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 2.3 in shorter (172.3 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 87 lb heavier (2,726 lb vs 2,813 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 87 lb heavier (2,726 lb vs 2,813 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 2.3 in shorter (172.3 in vs 174.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 174.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,726 lb | 2,813 lb | 87 lb |
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