Kia Forte vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Ford Focus
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 159 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 159 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 175.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 2,995 lb | 159 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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