Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Forte
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 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 3.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 8 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.5 in taller (56.3 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 3.7 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
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 175.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,824 lb | 8 lb |
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