Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Forte
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 89 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 89 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Forte
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 182.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 2,994 lb | 89 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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