Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 3.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 361 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 361 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 3.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 175.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 2,445 lb | 361 lb |
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