Hyundai Accent vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Kia Forte
- Length159.3 in – 168.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase98.4 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,365 lb – 2,496 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.7 in shorter (163.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 382 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,813 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 382 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,813 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.7 in shorter (163.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.9 in | 174.6 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 104.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,431 lb | 2,813 lb | 382 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.3 in – 168.5 in).
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