Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 118 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 118 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,923 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 177.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 2,923 lb | 118 lb |
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