Kia Forte vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · BMW M2
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,989 lb
- Width70.9 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 6.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 752 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 752 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Length: BMW M2 is 6.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 176.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,848 lb | 3,600 lb | 752 lb |
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