Kia Forte vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Elantra
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.7 in shorter (174.6 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 68 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 68 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.7 in shorter (174.6 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 178.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 2,769 lb | 68 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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