Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in taller (56.8 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 394 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 394 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in taller (56.8 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 59.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,431 lb | 394 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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