Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 367 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 367 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,147 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.3 in177.1 in1.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in1.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,780 lb3,147 lb367 lb

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