Kia Forte vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Sentra
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 166 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 166 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 2,971 lb | 166 lb |
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