Kia Forte vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru WRX
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.1 in shorter (182.7 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 611 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 611 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 183.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 3,416 lb | 611 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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