Kia Forte vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru Impreza
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 203 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,027 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 203 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,027 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 177.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,027 lb | 203 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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