Kia Forte vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Hyundai Veloster
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,989 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 57 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 166.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 57 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 15.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- More ground clearanceHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 166.9 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,848 lb | 2,905 lb | 57 lb |
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