Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 2,925 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 39 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 39 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 182.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,865 lb | 2,826 lb | 39 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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