Kia Forte vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Elantra
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 183 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 183 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 181.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 181.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 2,988 lb | 183 lb |
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