Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,896 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (174.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 42 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 2,771 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 42 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 2,771 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (174.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 176.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,813 lb | 2,771 lb | 42 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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