Kia Forte vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Dodge Neon
- 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
- Dodge Neon width67.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Neon is 1.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 2.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Dodge Neon is 2.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Neon is 1.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Dodge Neon
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Dodge Neon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 174.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,604 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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