Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 14.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 163.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Forte is 350 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Forte is 350 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 14.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 163.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.4 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteHyundai AccentDifference
Length178.3 in163.9 in14.4 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in3.2 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in0.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in98.4 in5.9 in
Curb weight2,780 lb2,431 lb350 lb

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