Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Width70.1 in
- Nissan Versa width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 1.4 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 | 177.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,664 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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