Kia Forte vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Audi S3
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Width70.1 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 177.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,527 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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Overlapping model years with dimension data.
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