Kia Forte vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Elantra
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
- 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
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 29 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,809 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 177.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,780 lb | 2,809 lb | 29 lb |
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