Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 5.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Forte is 143 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Forte is 143 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.4 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Versa is 5.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteNissan VersaDifference
Length178.3 in172.6 in5.8 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in3.2 in
Height57.5 in60.4 in2.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in1.9 in
Curb weight2,780 lb2,637 lb143 lb

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