Kia Forte vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Sentra
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,989 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 212 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 212 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 3,060 lb)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,848 lb | 3,060 lb | 212 lb |
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