Kia Forte vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Elantra

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 Elantra width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.4 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,809 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,809 lb)
  3. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteHyundai ElantraDifference
Length178.3 in177.4 in0.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in0.0 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,780 lb2,809 lb29 lb

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