Kia Forte vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Accent
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.6 in shorter (174.6 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 424 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,413 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 424 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,413 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.6 in shorter (174.6 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 167.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 2,413 lb | 424 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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