Kia Forte vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Acura ILX
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,908 lb – 3,079 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 0.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 128 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 3,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 128 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 3,122 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 3,122 lb | 128 lb |
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