Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Si Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic Si

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Honda Civic Si width70.8 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Si is 2.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic Si is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Si is 93 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,898 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Si is 93 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,898 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  3. Length: Honda Civic Si is 2.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.1 in)
  4. Width: Honda Civic Si is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic SiHonda Civic Si is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic Si
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic SiHonda Civic Si is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic SiBased on length × width (Honda Civic Si)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteHonda Civic SiDifference
Length182.7 in180.1 in2.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in0.1 in
Height56.5 in55.1 in1.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight2,805 lb2,898 lb93 lb

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