Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Forte
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,780 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 178.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Forte
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 178.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,809 lb | 2,780 lb | 29 lb |
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