Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Kia Forte
- Length166.9 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,987 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.8 in shorter (166.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 57 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.8 in shorter (166.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 57 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,848 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 15.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Kia Forte
- More ground clearanceHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 182.7 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 2,848 lb | 57 lb |
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