Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Acura TSX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Acura TSX width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Forte is 7.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 185.6 in)
  • Width: Kia Forte is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 760 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,540 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 760 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,540 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Forte is 7.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 185.6 in)
  3. Width: Kia Forte is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  5. Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteAcura TSXDifference
Length178.3 in185.6 in7.3 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in2.5 in
Height57.5 in56.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in2.1 in
Curb weight2,780 lb3,540 lb760 lb

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