Hyundai Ioniq EV vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Ioniq EV · Kia Forte
- Length176.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,488 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 6.7 in shorter (176.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 582 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 2,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 582 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 2,848 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 6.7 in shorter (176.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Ioniq EV — Hyundai Ioniq EV is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Ioniq EV · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Ioniq EV — Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Ioniq EV — Based on length × width (Hyundai Ioniq EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq EV | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.0 in | 182.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,430 lb | 2,848 lb | 582 lb |
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