Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 283 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 283 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,554 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 2.4 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
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 172.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 2,554 lb | 283 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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