Kia Forte vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Ford Focus ST
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 399 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 399 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.6 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 171.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 171.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,223 lb | 399 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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