Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Kia Forte
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 8.5 in shorter (166.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 253 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 253 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 8.5 in shorter (166.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 174.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 2,837 lb | 253 lb |
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