Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Ford Focus

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Forte is 175 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,606 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Forte is 175 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,606 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteFord FocusDifference
Length178.3 in175.0 in3.3 in
Width69.9 in67.8 in2.1 in
Height57.5 in58.6 in1.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in102.9 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,780 lb2,606 lb175 lb

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