Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Forte
- Length178.7 in – 179.1 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 8 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 8 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 175.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,824 lb | 8 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 179.1 in).
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