Kia Forte vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Audi A3
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 445 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 445 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,269 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 175.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,269 lb | 445 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.3 in – 179.5 in).
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