Kia Forte vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Ford Focus RS
- 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
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 172.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,434 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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