Kia Forte vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru Impreza
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 239 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 3,076 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 239 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 3,076 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 177.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 3,076 lb | 239 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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