Kia Forte vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Ford Focus
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,908 lb – 3,079 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 175.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 2,995 lb | 2 lb |
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