Kia Forte vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Veloster
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in – 71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 8.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 132 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,692 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 8.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 166.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 132 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,692 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 166.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,692 lb | 132 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.3 in – 179.5 in).
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