Kia Forte vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Nissan Versa
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,989 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Versa width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.0 in taller (56.5 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 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 184 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,664 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 184 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,664 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 177.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,848 lb | 2,664 lb | 184 lb |
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