Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 11 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,835 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,835 lb | 11 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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