Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Forte

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,895 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,780 lb)
  3. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 178.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraKia ForteDifference
Length177.4 in178.3 in0.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in0.0 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in0.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,809 lb2,780 lb29 lb

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