Kia Forte vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Mazda Mazda3
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Width70.1 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 4.2 in shorter (175.4 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 4.2 in shorter (175.4 in vs 179.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 179.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,184 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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