Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 246 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,051 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 246 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,051 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.7 in178.8 in3.8 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in0.9 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in1.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight2,805 lb3,051 lb246 lb

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